First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 16 March 1978 · 18:21 local in London
1978-03-16 18:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:21 local time in London on 16 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
56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Mar
1978
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 (56°) 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 18:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:02
Next moonset
01:58
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1978
24
Full Moon
Below horizon17:20 local · Fri, Fri 24 Mar · Moon -18°
Mar 1978
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:11 local · Fri, Fri 31 Mar · Moon -42°
Apr 1978
7
New Moon
Not visible16:15 local · Fri, Fri 7 Apr · Moon 29°
Apr 1978
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:56 local · Sat, Sat 15 Apr · Moon 28°