First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 18 February 1948 · 01:55 local in London
1948-02-18 01:55 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:55 local time in London on 18 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Feb
1948
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 01:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:12
Next moonset
03:09
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1948
24
Full Moon
Above horizon17:16 local · Tue, Tue 24 Feb · Moon 1°
Mar 1948
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:36 local · Tue, Tue 2 Mar · Moon -59°
Mar 1948
10
New Moon
Not visible21:15 local · Wed, Wed 10 Mar · Moon -33°
Mar 1948
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:27 local · Thu, Thu 18 Mar · Moon 23°