First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 7 March 1911 · 23:01 local in London
1911-03-07 23:01 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:01 local time in London on 7 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Mar
1911
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 (28°) 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 23:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:52
Next moonset
02:40
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1911
14
Full Moon
Above horizon23:58 local · Tue, Tue 14 Mar · Moon 44°
Mar 1911
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:26 local · Thu, Thu 23 Mar · Moon -19°
Mar 1911
30
New Moon
Not visible12:38 local · Thu, Thu 30 Mar · Moon 38°
Apr 1911
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:55 local · Thu, Thu 6 Apr · Moon -11°