First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 16 March 1997 · 00:06 local in London
1997-03-16 00:06 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:06 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Mar
1997
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 (13°) 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 00:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:52
Next moonset
01:46
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1997
24
Full Moon
Above horizon04:45 local · Mon, Mon 24 Mar · Moon 11°
Mar 1997
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:38 local · Mon, Mon 31 Mar · Moon -52°
Apr 1997
7
New Moon
Not visible12:02 local · Mon, Mon 7 Apr · Moon 41°
Apr 1997
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:00 local · Mon, Mon 14 Apr · Moon 52°