First Quarter Moon
Monday, 7 December 2111 · 22:50 local in London
2111-12-07 22:50 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:50 local time in London on 7 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Dec
2111
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 (4°) 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 22:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:10
Next moonset
23:20
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2111
15
Full Moon
Above horizon06:34 local · Tue, Tue 15 Dec · Moon 9°
Dec 2111
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:12 local · Wed, Wed 23 Dec · Moon 10°
Dec 2111
30
New Moon
Not visible16:34 local · Wed, Wed 30 Dec · Moon -4°
Jan 2112
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:17 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jan · Moon -31°