First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 7 March 2158 · 13:53 local in London
2158-03-07 13:53 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:53 local time in London on 7 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
37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Mar
2158
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 (37°) 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 13:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:15
Next moonset
03:09
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2158
15
Full Moon
Above horizon01:18 local · Wed, Wed 15 Mar · Moon 34°
Mar 2158
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:24 local · Thu, Thu 23 Mar · Moon 11°
Mar 2158
30
New Moon
Not visible09:12 local · Thu, Thu 30 Mar · Moon 26°
Apr 2158
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:52 local · Wed, Wed 5 Apr · Moon 30°