First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 December 2141 · 15:51 local in London
2141-12-06 15:51 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:51 local time in London on 6 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
31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Dec
2141
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 (31°) 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 15:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:15
Next moonset
00:10
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2141
13
Full Moon
Below horizon14:07 local · Wed, Wed 13 Dec · Moon -10°
Dec 2141
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:07 local · Wed, Wed 20 Dec · Moon 33°
Dec 2141
28
New Moon
Not visible06:10 local · Thu, Thu 28 Dec · Moon -16°
Jan 2142
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:35 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jan · Moon -24°