First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 17 March 2005 · 19:19 local in London
2005-03-17 19:19 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:19 local time in London on 17 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
62°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
17 Mar
2005
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 (62°) 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 19:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:46
Next moonset
03:12
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2005
25
Full Moon
Above horizon20:59 local · Fri, Fri 25 Mar · Moon 24°
Apr 2005
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:51 local · Sat, Sat 2 Apr · Moon -17°
Apr 2005
8
New Moon
Not visible21:32 local · Fri, Fri 8 Apr · Moon -17°
Apr 2005
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:38 local · Sat, Sat 16 Apr · Moon 41°