First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 15 February 1902 · 14:56 local in London
1902-02-15 14:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:56 local time in London on 15 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Feb
1902
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 (40°) 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 14:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:02
Next moonset
02:02
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1902
22
Full Moon
Below horizon13:03 local · Sat, Sat 22 Feb · Moon -31°
Mar 1902
2
Last Quarter Moon
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Mar 1902
10
New Moon
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Mar 1902
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:13 local · Sun, Sun 16 Mar · Moon 32°