First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 14 March 1905 · 08:59 local in London
1905-03-14 08:59 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:59 local time in London on 14 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Mar
1905
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 08:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:32
Next moonset
02:21
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1905
21
Full Moon
Above horizon04:55 local · Tue, Tue 21 Mar · Moon 12°
Mar 1905
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:35 local · Mon, Mon 27 Mar · Moon -38°
Apr 1905
4
New Moon
Not visible23:23 local · Tue, Tue 4 Apr · Moon -35°
Apr 1905
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:41 local · Wed, Wed 12 Apr · Moon 36°