First Quarter Moon
Monday, 23 February 1942 · 04:40 local in London
1942-02-23 03:40 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:40 local time in London on 23 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Feb
1942
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 04:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:49
Next moonset
03:16
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1942
3
Full Moon
Above horizon01:20 local · Tue, Tue 3 Mar · Moon 45°
Mar 1942
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:01 local · Mon, Mon 9 Mar · Moon -33°
Mar 1942
17
New Moon
Not visible00:50 local · Tue, Tue 17 Mar · Moon -41°
Mar 1942
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:01 local · Wed, Wed 25 Mar · Moon 15°