First Quarter Moon
Monday, 13 December 2162 · 11:25 local in London
2162-12-13 11:25 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:25 local time in London on 13 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Dec
2162
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 11:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:56
Next moonset
00:27
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2162
21
Full Moon
Above horizon16:56 local · Tue, Tue 21 Dec · Moon 5°
Dec 2162
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:26 local · Wed, Wed 29 Dec · Moon 29°
Jan 2163
4
New Moon
Not visible23:28 local · Tue, Tue 4 Jan · Moon -56°
Jan 2163
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:58 local · Wed, Wed 12 Jan · Moon -28°