First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 13 December 2067 · 08:38 local in London
2067-12-13 08:38 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:38 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
-27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Dec
2067
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 08:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:49
Next moonset
00:48
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2067
20
Full Moon
Below horizon15:42 local · Tue, Tue 20 Dec · Moon -2°
Dec 2067
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:10 local · Wed, Wed 28 Dec · Moon -43°
Jan 2068
5
New Moon
Not visible02:38 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jan · Moon -47°
Jan 2068
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:47 local · Wed, Wed 11 Jan · Moon 50°