First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 25 December 2074 · 05:07 local in London
2074-12-25 05:07 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:07 local time in London on 25 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
-40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Dec
2074
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 05:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:27
Next moonset
00:43
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2075
2
Full Moon
Below horizon09:39 local · Wed, Wed 2 Jan · Moon -10°
Jan 2075
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:14 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jan · Moon 24°
Jan 2075
16
New Moon
Not visible18:37 local · Wed, Wed 16 Jan · Moon -21°
Jan 2075
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:32 local · Wed, Wed 23 Jan · Moon 10°