First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 24 December 2115 · 08:25 local in London
2115-12-24 08:25 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:25 local time in London on 24 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
24 Dec
2115
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 08:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:18
Next moonset
00:37
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2115
31
Full Moon
Below horizon08:53 local · Tue, Tue 31 Dec · Moon -1°
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7
Last Quarter Moon
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Jan 2116
14
New Moon
Not visible22:34 local · Tue, Tue 14 Jan · Moon -59°
Jan 2116
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:24 local · Thu, Thu 23 Jan · Moon -5°