First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 23 March 1915 · 22:48 local in London
1915-03-23 22:48 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:48 local time in London on 23 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
33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Mar
1915
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 (33°) 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 22:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:53
Next moonset
03:00
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1915
31
Full Moon
Below horizon05:37 local · Wed, Wed 31 Mar · Moon -2°
Apr 1915
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:12 local · Tue, Tue 6 Apr · Moon -56°
Apr 1915
14
New Moon
Not visible11:36 local · Wed, Wed 14 Apr · Moon 51°
Apr 1915
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:39 local · Thu, Thu 22 Apr · Moon 47°