First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 3 December 2076 · 09:15 local in London
2076-12-03 09:15 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:15 local time in London on 3 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Dec
2076
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 09:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:16
Next moonset
23:55
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2076
10
Full Moon
Below horizon11:35 local · Thu, Thu 10 Dec · Moon -16°
Dec 2076
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:40 local · Fri, Fri 18 Dec · Moon -1°
Dec 2076
26
New Moon
Not visible00:53 local · Sat, Sat 26 Dec · Moon -62°
Jan 2077
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:27 local · Fri, Fri 1 Jan · Moon 38°