First Quarter Moon
Monday, 5 March 2142 · 06:04 local in London
2142-03-05 06:04 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:04 local time in London on 5 March. 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Mar
2142
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 06:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:06
Next moonset
02:54
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2142
11
Full Moon
Above horizon22:42 local · Sun, Sun 11 Mar · Moon 34°
Mar 2142
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:40 local · Mon, Mon 19 Mar · Moon -5°
Mar 2142
27
New Moon
Not visible12:06 local · Tue, Tue 27 Mar · Moon 43°
Apr 2142
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:21 local · Tue, Tue 3 Apr · Moon 25°