First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 12 March 2011 · 23:45 local in London
2011-03-12 23:45 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:45 local time in London on 12 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Mar
2011
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 (20°) 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 23:45 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
10:16
Next moonset
02:23
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2011
19
Full Moon
Below horizon18:10 local · Sat, Sat 19 Mar · Moon -2°
Mar 2011
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:08 local · Sat, Sat 26 Mar · Moon -18°
Apr 2011
3
New Moon
Not visible15:33 local · Sun, Sun 3 Apr · Moon 37°
Apr 2011
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:06 local · Mon, Mon 11 Apr · Moon 13°