First Quarter Moon
Monday, 6 March 2006 · 20:16 local in London
2006-03-06 20:16 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:16 local time in London on 6 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
55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Mar
2006
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 (55°) 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 20:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:39
Next moonset
03:03
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2006
14
Full Moon
Above horizon23:36 local · Tue, Tue 14 Mar · Moon 40°
Mar 2006
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:11 local · Wed, Wed 22 Mar · Moon -65°
Mar 2006
29
New Moon
Not visible11:15 local · Wed, Wed 29 Mar · Moon 36°
Apr 2006
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:01 local · Wed, Wed 5 Apr · Moon 18°