First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 27 March 1901 · 04:39 local in London
1901-03-27 04:39 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:39 local time in London on 27 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
27 Mar
1901
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 04:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:38
Next moonset
02:32
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1901
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Full Moon
Above horizon01:20 local · Thu, Thu 4 Apr · Moon 27°
Apr 1901
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18
New Moon
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Apr 1901
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:15 local · Thu, Thu 25 Apr · Moon 45°