First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 28 December 2090 · 21:36 local in London
2090-12-28 21:36 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:36 local time in London on 28 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
28 Dec
2090
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 21:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:08
Next moonset
00:12
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2091
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Full Moon
Below horizon15:50 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jan · Moon -5°
Jan 2091
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Last Quarter Moon
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Jan 2091
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New Moon
Not visible16:31 local · Fri, Fri 19 Jan · Moon 1°
Jan 2091
27
First Quarter Moon
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