First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 25 February 1931 · 16:42 local in London
1931-02-25 16:42 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:42 local time in London on 25 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
25 Feb
1931
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 16:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:54
Next moonset
02:52
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1931
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Full Moon
Below horizon10:36 local · Wed, Wed 4 Mar · Moon -26°
Mar 1931
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Last Quarter Moon
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Mar 1931
19
New Moon
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Mar 1931
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:04 local · Fri, Fri 27 Mar · Moon -9°