First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 4 December 2095 · 14:21 local in London
2095-12-04 14:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:21 local time in London on 4 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Dec
2095
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 (9°) 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 14:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:28
Next moonset
23:39
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2095
11
Full Moon
Above horizon06:21 local · Sun, Sun 11 Dec · Moon 13°
Dec 2095
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:14 local · Sun, Sun 18 Dec · Moon -22°
Dec 2095
26
New Moon
Not visible18:24 local · Mon, Mon 26 Dec · Moon -24°
Jan 2096
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:02 local · Mon, Mon 2 Jan · Moon 9°