First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 1 December 2174 · 18:17 local in London
2174-12-01 18:17 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:17 local time in London on 1 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Dec
2174
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 (29°) 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 18:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:54
Next moonset
23:37
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2174
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Full Moon
Below horizon13:20 local · Thu, Thu 8 Dec · Moon -9°
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Last Quarter Moon
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New Moon
Not visible03:27 local · Sat, Sat 24 Dec · Moon -45°
Dec 2174
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:24 local · Sat, Sat 31 Dec · Moon -18°