First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 11 December 2173 · 21:24 local in London
2173-12-11 21:24 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:24 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
11 Dec
2173
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 (18°) 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 21:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:34
Next moonset
23:44
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2173
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Full Moon
Above horizon06:20 local · Sun, Sun 19 Dec · Moon 18°
Dec 2173
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:48 local · Mon, Mon 27 Dec · Moon 7°
Jan 2174
3
New Moon
Not visible15:41 local · Mon, Mon 3 Jan · Moon -2°
Jan 2174
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:18 local · Mon, Mon 10 Jan · Moon -26°