First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 4 December 2171 · 07:02 local in London
2171-12-04 07:02 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:02 local time in London on 4 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Dec
2171
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 07:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:10
Next moonset
00:00
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2171
12
Full Moon
Below horizon11:31 local · Thu, Thu 12 Dec · Moon -12°
Dec 2171
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:25 local · Fri, Fri 20 Dec · Moon 42°
Dec 2171
26
New Moon
Not visible22:10 local · Thu, Thu 26 Dec · Moon -59°
Jan 2172
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:49 local · Fri, Fri 3 Jan · Moon -6°