First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 20 March 1945 · 20:12 local in London
1945-03-20 19:12 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:12 local time in London on 20 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
58°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 Mar
1945
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 (58°) 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 20:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:36
Next moonset
03:27
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1945
28
Full Moon
Below horizon18:45 local · Wed, Wed 28 Mar · Moon -4°
Apr 1945
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:19 local · Thu, Thu 5 Apr · Moon -59°
Apr 1945
12
New Moon
Not visible14:30 local · Thu, Thu 12 Apr · Moon 42°
Apr 1945
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:46 local · Thu, Thu 19 Apr · Moon -14°