First Quarter Moon
Friday, 28 February 1947 · 09:12 local in London
1947-02-28 09:12 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:12 local time in London on 28 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 Feb
1947
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 09:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:00
Next moonset
02:57
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1947
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Full Moon
Above horizon03:15 local · Fri, Fri 7 Mar · Moon 35°
Mar 1947
14
Last Quarter Moon
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Mar 1947
22
New Moon
Not visible17:34 local · Sat, Sat 22 Mar · Moon 11°
Mar 1947
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:15 local · Sat, Sat 29 Mar · Moon 56°