First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 19 March 2013 · 17:27 local in London
2013-03-19 17:27 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:27 local time in London on 19 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
57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Mar
2013
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 (57°) 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 17:27 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
10:57
Next moonset
02:10
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2013
27
Full Moon
Below horizon09:27 local · Wed, Wed 27 Mar · Moon -35°
Apr 2013
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:37 local · Wed, Wed 3 Apr · Moon 16°
Apr 2013
10
New Moon
Not visible10:36 local · Wed, Wed 10 Apr · Moon 39°
Apr 2013
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:31 local · Thu, Thu 18 Apr · Moon 14°