First Quarter Moon
Friday, 23 March 1934 · 01:45 local in London
1934-03-23 01:45 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:45 local time in London on 23 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Mar
1934
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 01:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:48
Next moonset
02:51
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1934
31
Full Moon
Above horizon01:15 local · Sat, Sat 31 Mar · Moon 28°
Apr 1934
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:49 local · Sat, Sat 7 Apr · Moon -15°
Apr 1934
13
New Moon
Not visible23:57 local · Fri, Fri 13 Apr · Moon -26°
Apr 1934
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:21 local · Sat, Sat 21 Apr · Moon 43°