First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 24 February 2007 · 07:56 local in London
2007-02-24 07:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:56 local time in London on 24 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
24 Feb
2007
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 07:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:24
Next moonset
03:27
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2007
3
Full Moon
Above horizon23:17 local · Sat, Sat 3 Mar · Moon 43°
Mar 2007
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:54 local · Mon, Mon 12 Mar · Moon 5°
Mar 2007
19
New Moon
Not visible02:43 local · Mon, Mon 19 Mar · Moon -29°
Mar 2007
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:16 local · Sun, Sun 25 Mar · Moon 66°