First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 14 December 2094 · 18:17 local in London
2094-12-14 18:17 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:17 local time in London on 14 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Dec
2094
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 (30°) 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 18:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:02
Next moonset
23:46
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2094
21
Full Moon
Above horizon19:56 local · Tue, Tue 21 Dec · Moon 36°
Dec 2094
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:27 local · Wed, Wed 29 Dec · Moon -29°
Jan 2095
6
New Moon
Not visible09:33 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jan · Moon 6°
Jan 2095
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:28 local · Thu, Thu 13 Jan · Moon -18°