First Quarter Moon
Monday, 3 December 2057 · 05:54 local in London
2057-12-03 05:54 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:54 local time in London on 3 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
-51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Dec
2057
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 05:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:19
Next moonset
00:03
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2057
11
Full Moon
Above horizon00:46 local · Tue, Tue 11 Dec · Moon 59°
Dec 2057
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:02 local · Wed, Wed 19 Dec · Moon 42°
Dec 2057
26
New Moon
Not visible01:22 local · Wed, Wed 26 Dec · Moon -59°
Jan 2058
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:30 local · Tue, Tue 1 Jan · Moon 37°