First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 December 2114 · 11:35 local in London
2114-12-05 11:35 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:35 local time in London on 5 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Dec
2114
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 11:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:11
Next moonset
23:46
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2114
12
Full Moon
Above horizon06:20 local · Wed, Wed 12 Dec · Moon 14°
Dec 2114
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:27 local · Wed, Wed 19 Dec · Moon 7°
Dec 2114
27
New Moon
Not visible04:06 local · Thu, Thu 27 Dec · Moon -38°
Jan 2115
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:19 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jan · Moon -11°