First Quarter Moon
Friday, 18 February 1994 · 17:48 local in London
1994-02-18 17:48 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:48 local time in London on 18 February. 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
58°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
18 Feb
1994
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 (58°) 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 17:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:37
Next moonset
02:04
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26
Full Moon
Above horizon01:15 local · Sat, Sat 26 Feb · Moon 40°
Mar 1994
4
Last Quarter Moon
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Mar 1994
12
New Moon
Not visible07:05 local · Sat, Sat 12 Mar · Moon 9°
Mar 1994
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:15 local · Sun, Sun 20 Mar · Moon 16°