First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 3 December 2087 · 06:01 local in London
2087-12-03 06:01 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:01 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
-42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Dec
2087
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 06:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:16
Next moonset
00:32
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2087
9
Full Moon
Above horizon22:31 local · Tue, Tue 9 Dec · Moon 54°
Dec 2087
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:12 local · Tue, Tue 16 Dec · Moon -33°
Dec 2087
25
New Moon
Not visible01:43 local · Thu, Thu 25 Dec · Moon -52°
Jan 2088
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:54 local · Thu, Thu 1 Jan · Moon 45°