First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 15 March 1913 · 20:58 local in London
1913-03-15 20:58 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:58 local time in London on 15 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
50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Mar
1913
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 (50°) 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 20:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:42
Next moonset
03:12
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1913
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Full Moon
Below horizon11:56 local · Sat, Sat 22 Mar · Moon -39°
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29
Last Quarter Moon
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Apr 1913
6
New Moon
Not visible17:48 local · Sun, Sun 6 Apr · Moon 7°
Apr 1913
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:39 local · Mon, Mon 14 Apr · Moon -12°