First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 22 March 1953 · 08:11 local in London
1953-03-22 08:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:11 local time in London on 22 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Mar
1953
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 08:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:36
Next moonset
03:16
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1953
30
Full Moon
Below horizon12:55 local · Mon, Mon 30 Mar · Moon -45°
Apr 1953
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:58 local · Tue, Tue 7 Apr · Moon 12°
Apr 1953
13
New Moon
Not visible20:09 local · Mon, Mon 13 Apr · Moon -9°
Apr 1953
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:41 local · Tue, Tue 21 Apr · Moon 12°