First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 22 December 2107 · 12:39 local in London
2107-12-22 12:39 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:39 local time in London on 22 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Dec
2107
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 (7°) 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 12:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:11
Next moonset
00:32
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2107
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Full Moon
Above horizon00:18 local · Fri, Fri 30 Dec · Moon 56°
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Last Quarter Moon
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Jan 2108
13
New Moon
Not visible04:07 local · Fri, Fri 13 Jan · Moon -32°
Jan 2108
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:23 local · Sat, Sat 21 Jan · Moon -14°