First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 28 February 2004 · 03:24 local in London
2004-02-28 03:24 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:24 local time in London on 28 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 Feb
2004
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 03:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:50
Next moonset
03:17
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2004
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Full Moon
Above horizon23:14 local · Sat, Sat 6 Mar · Moon 45°
Mar 2004
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:01 local · Sat, Sat 13 Mar · Moon -49°
Mar 2004
20
New Moon
Not visible22:42 local · Sat, Sat 20 Mar · Moon -38°
Mar 2004
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:48 local · Mon, Mon 29 Mar · Moon 24°