First Quarter Moon
Monday, 1 March 2145 · 18:18 local in London
2145-03-01 18:18 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:18 local time in London on 1 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
56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Mar
2145
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 (56°) 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 18:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:57
Next moonset
01:54
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2145
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Full Moon
Above horizon06:11 local · Tue, Tue 9 Mar · Moon 1°
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Last Quarter Moon
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New Moon
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First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:18 local · Wed, Wed 31 Mar · Moon 24°