First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 3 December 2152 · 23:19 local in London
2152-12-03 23:19 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:19 local time in London on 3 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Dec
2152
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 23:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:16
Next moonset
00:19
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2152
12
Full Moon
Above horizon00:51 local · Tue, Tue 12 Dec · Moon 62°
Dec 2152
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:00 local · Tue, Tue 19 Dec · Moon 29°
Dec 2152
26
New Moon
Not visible01:05 local · Tue, Tue 26 Dec · Moon -63°
Jan 2153
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:06 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jan · Moon 27°