First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 11 December 2154 · 21:10 local in London
2154-12-11 21:10 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:10 local time in London on 11 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Dec
2154
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 (19°) 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 21:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:39
Next moonset
23:41
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2154
19
Full Moon
Above horizon21:56 local · Thu, Thu 19 Dec · Moon 57°
Dec 2154
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:48 local · Fri, Fri 27 Dec · Moon -13°
Jan 2155
3
New Moon
Not visible15:25 local · Fri, Fri 3 Jan · Moon -1°
Jan 2155
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:42 local · Fri, Fri 10 Jan · Moon 14°