First Quarter Moon
Monday, 6 March 2169 · 14:27 local in London
2169-03-06 14:27 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:27 local time in London on 6 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
38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Mar
2169
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 (38°) 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 14:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:42
Next moonset
02:34
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2169
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Full Moon
Above horizon05:49 local · Mon, Mon 13 Mar · Moon 9°
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Last Quarter Moon
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New Moon
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Apr 2169
4
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