First Quarter Moon
Friday, 14 March 2008 · 10:46 local in London
2008-03-14 10:46 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:46 local time in London on 14 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Mar
2008
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 (10°) 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 10:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:23
Next moonset
03:28
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2008
21
Full Moon
Above horizon18:40 local · Fri, Fri 21 Mar · Moon 3°
Mar 2008
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:48 local · Sat, Sat 29 Mar · Moon -43°
Apr 2008
6
New Moon
Not visible04:55 local · Sun, Sun 6 Apr · Moon -10°
Apr 2008
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:32 local · Sat, Sat 12 Apr · Moon 62°