First Quarter Moon
Monday, 17 December 2159 · 23:59 local in London
2159-12-17 23:59 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:59 local time in London on 17 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
17 Dec
2159
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 (1°) 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 23:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:43
Next moonset
00:06
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2159
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Full Moon
Above horizon22:56 local · Mon, Mon 24 Dec · Moon 59°
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31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:44 local · Mon, Mon 31 Dec · Moon -33°
Jan 2160
8
New Moon
Not visible14:11 local · Tue, Tue 8 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2160
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:06 local · Wed, Wed 16 Jan · Moon 47°