First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 24 December 2104 · 23:21 local in London
2104-12-24 23:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:21 local time in London on 24 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
24 Dec
2104
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 (8°) 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 23:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:32
Next moonset
00:21
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2104
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Full Moon
Above horizon16:59 local · Wed, Wed 31 Dec · Moon 6°
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Last Quarter Moon
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Jan 2105
16
New Moon
Not visible06:37 local · Fri, Fri 16 Jan · Moon -10°
Jan 2105
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:37 local · Fri, Fri 23 Jan · Moon -19°