First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 22 March 1972 · 03:12 local in London
1972-03-22 02:12 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:12 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Mar
1972
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 (3°) 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 03:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:59
Next moonset
03:40
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1972
29
Full Moon
Above horizon21:06 local · Wed, Wed 29 Mar · Moon 12°
Apr 1972
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:45 local · Fri, Fri 7 Apr · Moon -23°
Apr 1972
13
New Moon
Not visible21:31 local · Thu, Thu 13 Apr · Moon -12°
Apr 1972
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:45 local · Thu, Thu 20 Apr · Moon 19°