First Quarter Moon
Friday, 13 December 2086 · 14:20 local in London
2086-12-13 14:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:20 local time in London on 13 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Dec
2086
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 (22°) 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 14:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:06
Next moonset
00:30
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2086
20
Full Moon
Below horizon08:19 local · Fri, Fri 20 Dec · Moon -3°
Dec 2086
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:58 local · Fri, Fri 27 Dec · Moon -23°
Jan 2087
4
New Moon
Not visible22:11 local · Sat, Sat 4 Jan · Moon -51°
Jan 2087
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:31 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jan · Moon 20°