First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 27 December 2101 · 09:39 local in London
2101-12-27 09:39 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:39 local time in London on 27 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
27 Dec
2101
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 09:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:21
Next moonset
01:06
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2102
4
Full Moon
Below horizon11:54 local · Wed, Wed 4 Jan · Moon -14°
Jan 2102
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:36 local · Thu, Thu 12 Jan · Moon 0°
Jan 2102
19
New Moon
Not visible02:07 local · Thu, Thu 19 Jan · Moon -53°
Jan 2102
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:10 local · Thu, Thu 26 Jan · Moon -6°