First Quarter Moon
Friday, 4 December 2065 · 16:54 local in London
2065-12-04 16:54 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:54 local time in London on 4 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
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Dec
2065
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 (34°) 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 16:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:21
Next moonset
00:01
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2065
12
Full Moon
Above horizon19:52 local · Sat, Sat 12 Dec · Moon 37°
Dec 2065
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:12 local · Sun, Sun 20 Dec · Moon -43°
Dec 2065
27
New Moon
Not visible08:27 local · Sun, Sun 27 Dec · Moon 0°
Jan 2066
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:56 local · Sun, Sun 3 Jan · Moon -9°