First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 12 December 2116 · 05:37 local in London
2116-12-12 05:37 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:37 local time in London on 12 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Dec
2116
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 05:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:41
Next moonset
00:23
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2116
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Full Moon
Above horizon22:19 local · Sat, Sat 19 Dec · Moon 60°
Dec 2116
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:56 local · Sat, Sat 26 Dec · Moon -38°
Jan 2117
2
New Moon
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Jan 2117
11
First Quarter Moon
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