First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 9 March 1919 · 03:14 local in London
1919-03-09 03:14 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:14 local time in London on 9 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Mar
1919
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 03:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:19
Next moonset
02:55
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1919
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Full Moon
Below horizon15:41 local · Sun, Sun 16 Mar · Moon -23°
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Mar 1919
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New Moon
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Apr 1919
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