First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 2 December 2125 · 22:32 local in London
2125-12-02 22:32 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:32 local time in London on 2 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Dec
2125
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
Above the horizon (9°) at the exact moment.
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 22:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:28
Next moonset
23:39
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2125
10
Full Moon
Above horizon19:47 local · Mon, Mon 10 Dec · Moon 31°
Dec 2125
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:21 local · Mon, Mon 17 Dec · Moon -39°
Dec 2125
24
New Moon
Not visible19:51 local · Mon, Mon 24 Dec · Moon -32°
Jan 2126
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:29 local · Tue, Tue 1 Jan · Moon 33°