First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 12 February 2019 · 22:26 local in London
2019-02-12 22:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:26 local time in London on 12 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Feb
2019
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 (25°) 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 22:26 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
11:02
Next moonset
01:22
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2019
19
Full Moon
Below horizon15:54 local · Tue, Tue 19 Feb · Moon -10°
Feb 2019
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:28 local · Tue, Tue 26 Feb · Moon -9°
Mar 2019
6
New Moon
Not visible16:04 local · Wed, Wed 6 Mar · Moon 11°
Mar 2019
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:27 local · Thu, Thu 14 Mar · Moon 1°