First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 22 December 2153 · 16:48 local in London
2153-12-22 16:48 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:48 local time in London on 22 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
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Dec
2153
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 (34°) 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 16:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:19
Next moonset
00:13
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2153
30
Full Moon
Above horizon21:51 local · Sun, Sun 30 Dec · Moon 55°
Jan 2154
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Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:49 local · Mon, Mon 7 Jan · Moon 27°
Jan 2154
14
New Moon
Not visible01:05 local · Mon, Mon 14 Jan · Moon -63°
Jan 2154
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:44 local · Mon, Mon 21 Jan · Moon 26°