First Quarter Moon
Monday, 26 December 2112 · 03:24 local in London
2112-12-26 03:24 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:24 local time in London on 26 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
26 Dec
2112
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 03:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:30
Next moonset
00:57
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2113
2
Full Moon
Above horizon04:21 local · Mon, Mon 2 Jan · Moon 33°
Jan 2113
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:17 local · Tue, Tue 10 Jan · Moon 30°
Jan 2113
17
New Moon
Not visible18:14 local · Tue, Tue 17 Jan · Moon -18°
Jan 2113
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:29 local · Tue, Tue 24 Jan · Moon 1°