First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 16 December 2151 · 04:31 local in London
2151-12-16 04:31 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:31 local time in London on 16 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
-42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Dec
2151
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 04:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:48
Next moonset
00:26
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2151
23
Full Moon
Below horizon14:56 local · Thu, Thu 23 Dec · Moon -4°
Dec 2151
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:44 local · Thu, Thu 30 Dec · Moon 38°
Jan 2152
6
New Moon
Not visible19:44 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jan · Moon -35°
Jan 2152
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:38 local · Sat, Sat 15 Jan · Moon -1°