First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 14 December 2143 · 06:12 local in London
2143-12-14 06:12 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:12 local time in London on 14 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Dec
2143
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 06:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:57
Next moonset
00:42
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2143
22
Full Moon
Above horizon04:13 local · Sun, Sun 22 Dec · Moon 31°
Dec 2143
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:27 local · Sun, Sun 29 Dec · Moon 17°
Jan 2144
5
New Moon
Not visible04:15 local · Sun, Sun 5 Jan · Moon -31°
Jan 2144
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:17 local · Mon, Mon 13 Jan · Moon -25°