First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 12 March 1935 · 00:30 local in London
1935-03-12 00:30 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:30 local time in London on 12 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Mar
1935
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 (15°) 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 00:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:50
Next moonset
02:41
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1935
20
Full Moon
Above horizon05:32 local · Wed, Wed 20 Mar · Moon 1°
Mar 1935
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:51 local · Wed, Wed 27 Mar · Moon -50°
Apr 1935
3
New Moon
Not visible12:11 local · Wed, Wed 3 Apr · Moon 47°
Apr 1935
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:42 local · Wed, Wed 10 Apr · Moon 60°