First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 16 February 2168 · 11:07 local in London
2168-02-16 11:07 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:07 local time in London on 16 February. 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Feb
2168
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 (3°) 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 11:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:15
Next moonset
02:05
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2168
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Full Moon
Above horizon05:24 local · Tue, Tue 23 Feb · Moon 18°
Mar 2168
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:20 local · Tue, Tue 1 Mar · Moon -54°
Mar 2168
9
New Moon
Not visible18:53 local · Wed, Wed 9 Mar · Moon -12°
Mar 2168
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:32 local · Wed, Wed 16 Mar · Moon 59°