First Quarter Moon
Friday, 3 December 2106 · 18:59 local in London
2106-12-03 18:59 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:59 local time in London on 3 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
33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Dec
2106
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 (33°) 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 18:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:28
Next moonset
23:50
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2106
10
Full Moon
Above horizon23:00 local · Fri, Fri 10 Dec · Moon 56°
Dec 2106
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:41 local · Fri, Fri 17 Dec · Moon -18°
Dec 2106
25
New Moon
Not visible08:53 local · Sat, Sat 25 Dec · Moon 8°
Jan 2107
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:10 local · Sun, Sun 2 Jan · Moon 16°