First Quarter Moon
Monday, 1 March 1993 · 15:47 local in London
1993-03-01 15:47 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:47 local time in London on 1 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
51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Mar
1993
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 (51°) 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 15:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:35
Next moonset
02:30
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1993
8
Full Moon
Below horizon09:46 local · Mon, Mon 8 Mar · Moon -31°
Mar 1993
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:17 local · Mon, Mon 15 Mar · Moon 11°
Mar 1993
23
New Moon
Not visible07:15 local · Tue, Tue 23 Mar · Moon 15°
Mar 1993
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:10 local · Wed, Wed 31 Mar · Moon -13°