First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 28 February 1917 · 16:44 local in London
1917-02-28 16:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:44 local time in London on 28 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
60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 Feb
1917
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 (60°) 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 16:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:08
Next moonset
02:45
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1917
8
Full Moon
Above horizon21:58 local · Thu, Thu 8 Mar · Moon 32°
Mar 1917
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:33 local · Fri, Fri 16 Mar · Moon -24°
Mar 1917
23
New Moon
Not visible04:05 local · Fri, Fri 23 Mar · Moon -13°
Mar 1917
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:36 local · Fri, Fri 30 Mar · Moon 4°