First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 1 December 2117 · 01:01 local in London
2117-12-01 01:01 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:01 local time in London on 1 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Dec
2117
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 01:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:05
Next moonset
00:18
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2117
9
Full Moon
Above horizon05:29 local · Thu, Thu 9 Dec · Moon 24°
Dec 2117
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:45 local · Thu, Thu 16 Dec · Moon -14°
Dec 2117
23
New Moon
Not visible07:45 local · Thu, Thu 23 Dec · Moon -8°
Dec 2117
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:08 local · Thu, Thu 30 Dec · Moon 19°