First Quarter Moon
Monday, 15 December 2064 · 15:45 local in London
2064-12-15 15:45 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:45 local time in London on 15 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
32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Dec
2064
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 (32°) 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 15:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:57
Next moonset
00:23
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2064
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Full Moon
Above horizon18:14 local · Tue, Tue 23 Dec · Moon 22°
Dec 2064
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:50 local · Tue, Tue 30 Dec · Moon -7°
Jan 2065
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New Moon
Not visible19:15 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jan · Moon -29°
Jan 2065
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:19 local · Wed, Wed 14 Jan · Moon 25°