First Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 December 2149 · 05:31 local in London
2149-12-08 05:31 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:31 local time in London on 8 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Dec
2149
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 05:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:05
Next moonset
00:14
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2149
14
Full Moon
Above horizon21:08 local · Sun, Sun 14 Dec · Moon 45°
Dec 2149
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:59 local · Sun, Sun 21 Dec · Moon -29°
Dec 2149
30
New Moon
Not visible01:02 local · Tue, Tue 30 Dec · Moon -59°
Jan 2150
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:02 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jan · Moon 38°