First Quarter Moon
Monday, 22 February 2010 · 00:43 local in London
2010-02-22 00:43 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:43 local time in London on 22 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Feb
2010
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 (11°) 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 00:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:52
Next moonset
02:18
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Full Moon
Below horizon16:38 local · Sun, Sun 28 Feb · Moon -11°
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Mar 2010
15
New Moon
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Mar 2010
23
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