First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 25 March 2007 · 19:16 local in London
2007-03-25 18:16 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:16 local time in London on 25 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
66°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Mar
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
Above the horizon (66°) 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 19:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:05
Next moonset
04:17
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2007
2
Full Moon
Below horizon18:15 local · Mon, Mon 2 Apr · Moon -13°
Apr 2007
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:04 local · Tue, Tue 10 Apr · Moon -65°
Apr 2007
17
New Moon
Not visible12:36 local · Tue, Tue 17 Apr · Moon 51°
Apr 2007
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:36 local · Tue, Tue 24 Apr · Moon -16°