First Quarter Moon
Monday, 6 March 1922 · 19:21 local in London
1922-03-06 19:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:21 local time in London on 6 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
52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Mar
1922
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 (52°) 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 19:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:01
Next moonset
01:54
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1922
13
Full Moon
Below horizon11:14 local · Mon, Mon 13 Mar · Moon -36°
Mar 1922
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:43 local · Mon, Mon 20 Mar · Moon 12°
Mar 1922
28
New Moon
Not visible14:03 local · Tue, Tue 28 Mar · Moon 39°
Apr 1922
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:45 local · Wed, Wed 5 Apr · Moon -21°