First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 16 February 1910 · 18:32 local in London
1910-02-16 18:32 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:32 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
56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Feb
1910
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 (56°) 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 18:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:33
Next moonset
02:03
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1910
24
Full Moon
Above horizon03:36 local · Thu, Thu 24 Feb · Moon 36°
Mar 1910
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:52 local · Fri, Fri 4 Mar · Moon 10°
Mar 1910
11
New Moon
Not visible12:12 local · Fri, Fri 11 Mar · Moon 29°
Mar 1910
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:37 local · Fri, Fri 18 Mar · Moon -7°