First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 December 2073 · 09:33 local in London
2073-12-06 09:33 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:33 local time in London on 6 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Dec
2073
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 09:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:52
Next moonset
00:00
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2073
14
Full Moon
Below horizon13:49 local · Thu, Thu 14 Dec · Moon -15°
Dec 2073
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:06 local · Fri, Fri 22 Dec · Moon 2°
Dec 2073
28
New Moon
Not visible16:55 local · Thu, Thu 28 Dec · Moon -6°
Jan 2074
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:18 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jan · Moon -37°