First Quarter Moon
Friday, 22 March 2002 · 02:28 local in London
2002-03-22 02:28 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:28 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Mar
2002
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 02:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:06
Next moonset
03:24
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2002
28
Full Moon
Above horizon18:25 local · Thu, Thu 28 Mar · Moon 2°
Apr 2002
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:29 local · Thu, Thu 4 Apr · Moon -49°
Apr 2002
12
New Moon
Not visible20:21 local · Fri, Fri 12 Apr · Moon -8°
Apr 2002
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:48 local · Sat, Sat 20 Apr · Moon 22°