First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 29 March 1936 · 21:22 local in London
1936-03-29 21:22 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:22 local time in London on 29 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
43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
29 Mar
1936
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 (43°) 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 21:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:39
Next moonset
02:27
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Calendar →Apr 1936
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Full Moon
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Apr 1936
14
Last Quarter Moon
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Apr 1936
21
New Moon
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Apr 1936
28
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