The last time the moon will reach one of its four major phases is in 2022.
The lunar surface has become more lit since the new moon, and tonight it will appear to be half-lit. There will be a full moon on January 6, 2023.
Jupiter, the solar system's largest planet, will be joining the last first quarter moon. Both will be visible in the southern skies, but will be too far apart to see with a telescope. The right ascension of Jupiter and the moon is the same as that of the equator.
There is a holiday sky in the Christmas night sky.
The first quarter moon will be visible after dark. There is darkness in New York City. The moon is going to be 47 degrees above the horizon. The size of your fist can be used to estimate degrees above the horizon. The moon is going to reach its highest point in the sky at 5:56 pm. The moon will be visible for a while.
The moon and Jupiter will share the same right ascension. An appulse is their closest point in the night sky. Jupiter will be visible to the northwest of the moon.
Do you want to take a picture of this phase of the moon? If you want to learn more about the best cameras andlenses for astrophotography, take a look at our guides. Then check out our guide explaining how to take a picture of the moon. You can enjoy skywatching via the best binoculars and the best telescopes if photography isn't your thing.
If you take a photo of Jupiter near the first quarter moon and want to share it with Space.com's readers, send your photo, comments, and your name and location to spacephotos@space.com.
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