First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 21 December 2088 · 04:52 local in London
2088-12-21 04:52 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:52 local time in London on 21 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
21 Dec
2088
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 04:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:52
Next moonset
01:00
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2088
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Full Moon
Above horizon00:57 local · Tue, Tue 28 Dec · Moon 55°
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Last Quarter Moon
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11
New Moon
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Jan 2089
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:47 local · Wed, Wed 19 Jan · Moon 43°