First Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 December 2081 · 06:38 local in London
2081-12-08 06:38 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:38 local time in London on 8 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Dec
2081
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 06:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:26
Next moonset
00:25
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2081
16
Full Moon
Above horizon04:31 local · Tue, Tue 16 Dec · Moon 34°
Dec 2081
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:55 local · Tue, Tue 23 Dec · Moon 29°
Dec 2081
30
New Moon
Not visible04:28 local · Tue, Tue 30 Dec · Moon -36°
Jan 2082
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:46 local · Wed, Wed 7 Jan · Moon -27°