First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 December 2100 · 12:09 local in London
2100-12-08 12:09 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:09 local time in London on 8 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Dec
2100
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 12:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:21
Next moonset
00:12
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2100
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Full Moon
Above horizon17:00 local · Thu, Thu 16 Dec · Moon 13°
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New Moon
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