First Quarter Moon
Friday, 19 February 2021 · 18:48 local in London
2021-02-19 18:48 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:48 local time in London on 19 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
56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Feb
2021
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 (56°) 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 18:48 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
10:32
Next moonset
02:01
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2021
27
Full Moon
Below horizon08:17 local · Sat, Sat 27 Feb · Moon -7°
Mar 2021
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:30 local · Sat, Sat 6 Mar · Moon -5°
Mar 2021
13
New Moon
Not visible10:21 local · Sat, Sat 13 Mar · Moon 25°
Mar 2021
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:41 local · Sun, Sun 21 Mar · Moon 42°