First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 10 December 2165 · 17:50 local in London
2165-12-10 17:50 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:50 local time in London on 10 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
32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
10 Dec
2165
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 (32°) 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 17:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:52
Next moonset
23:52
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2165
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Full Moon
Below horizon15:52 local · Tue, Tue 17 Dec · Moon -3°
Dec 2165
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:25 local · Wed, Wed 25 Dec · Moon -13°
Jan 2166
2
New Moon
Not visible06:07 local · Thu, Thu 2 Jan · Moon -14°
Jan 2166
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:57 local · Thu, Thu 9 Jan · Moon -15°