First Quarter Moon
Monday, 14 December 2105 · 14:31 local in London
2105-12-14 14:31 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:31 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Dec
2105
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 (24°) 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 14:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:06
Next moonset
00:27
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2105
21
Full Moon
Above horizon07:20 local · Mon, Mon 21 Dec · Moon 3°
Dec 2105
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:23 local · Mon, Mon 28 Dec · Moon 29°
Jan 2106
5
New Moon
Not visible09:47 local · Tue, Tue 5 Jan · Moon 13°
Jan 2106
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:45 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jan · Moon -16°