First Quarter Moon
Friday, 4 December 2133 · 20:44 local in London
2133-12-04 20:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:44 local time in London on 4 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Dec
2133
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 (18°) 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 20:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:18
Next moonset
23:17
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2133
12
Full Moon
Above horizon06:15 local · Sat, Sat 12 Dec · Moon 15°
Dec 2133
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:48 local · Fri, Fri 18 Dec · Moon -17°
Dec 2133
26
New Moon
Not visible11:35 local · Sat, Sat 26 Dec · Moon 11°
Jan 2134
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:33 local · Sun, Sun 3 Jan · Moon 36°