First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 9 February 2003 · 11:11 local in London
2003-02-09 11:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:11 local time in London on 9 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Feb
2003
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 (5°) 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 11:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:50
Next moonset
02:05
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2003
16
Full Moon
Above horizon23:51 local · Sun, Sun 16 Feb · Moon 54°
Feb 2003
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:46 local · Sun, Sun 23 Feb · Moon -57°
Mar 2003
3
New Moon
Not visible02:35 local · Mon, Mon 3 Mar · Moon -42°
Mar 2003
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:15 local · Tue, Tue 11 Mar · Moon -13°