First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 23 December 2085 · 17:42 local in London
2085-12-23 17:42 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:42 local time in London on 23 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Dec
2085
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
Above the horizon (44°) at the exact moment.
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 17:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:37
Next moonset
00:40
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2085
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Full Moon
Above horizon23:59 local · Sun, Sun 30 Dec · Moon 60°
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8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:06 local · Tue, Tue 8 Jan · Moon 17°
Jan 2086
15
New Moon
Not visible11:24 local · Tue, Tue 15 Jan · Moon 19°
Jan 2086
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:41 local · Tue, Tue 22 Jan · Moon -12°