First Quarter Moon
Monday, 3 March 1952 · 13:44 local in London
1952-03-03 13:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:44 local time in London on 3 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
37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Mar
1952
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 (37°) 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 13:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:52
Next moonset
03:14
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1952
11
Full Moon
Above horizon18:14 local · Tue, Tue 11 Mar · Moon 2°
Mar 1952
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:40 local · Wed, Wed 19 Mar · Moon -2°
Mar 1952
25
New Moon
Not visible20:13 local · Tue, Tue 25 Mar · Moon -16°
Apr 1952
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:49 local · Wed, Wed 2 Apr · Moon -5°