First Quarter Moon
Monday, 18 February 1918 · 00:57 local in London
1918-02-18 00:57 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:57 local time in London on 18 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Feb
1918
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 (7°) 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 00:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:06
Next moonset
02:01
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1918
25
Full Moon
Above horizon21:34 local · Mon, Mon 25 Feb · Moon 33°
Mar 1918
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:43 local · Wed, Wed 6 Mar · Moon -12°
Mar 1918
12
New Moon
Not visible19:52 local · Tue, Tue 12 Mar · Moon -16°
Mar 1918
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:30 local · Tue, Tue 19 Mar · Moon 30°