First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 13 December 2056 · 20:54 local in London
2056-12-13 20:54 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:54 local time in London on 13 December. Half of the visible disc is lit, and the terminator cuts across the middle. Long shadows make craters along the dividing line stand out.
Moon altitude
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Dec
2056
Viewing tips
- Look along the terminator for the strongest crater shadows.
- The Moon is highest in the evening during this phase.
- Binoculars are enough to see major craters and maria.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (20°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
First Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 20:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:59
Next moonset
23:36
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2056
22
Full Moon
Above horizon01:34 local · Fri, Fri 22 Dec · Moon 55°
Dec 2056
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:22 local · Fri, Fri 29 Dec · Moon -37°
Jan 2057
5
New Moon
Not visible09:49 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jan · Moon 9°
Jan 2057
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:34 local · Fri, Fri 12 Jan · Moon 33°