First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 15 March 1951 · 17:40 local in London
1951-03-15 17:40 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:40 local time in London on 15 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
66°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Mar
1951
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 (66°) 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 17:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:46
Next moonset
03:17
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1951
23
Full Moon
Below horizon10:50 local · Fri, Fri 23 Mar · Moon -38°
Mar 1951
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:35 local · Fri, Fri 30 Mar · Moon 9°
Apr 1951
6
New Moon
Not visible10:52 local · Fri, Fri 6 Apr · Moon 44°
Apr 1951
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:56 local · Sat, Sat 14 Apr · Moon 25°