First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 21 March 2021 · 14:41 local in London
2021-03-21 14:41 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:41 local time in London on 21 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
21 Mar
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 (42°) 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 14:41 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
10:24
Next moonset
02:58
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2021
28
Full Moon
Above horizon19:48 local · Sun, Sun 28 Mar · Moon 5°
Apr 2021
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:03 local · Sun, Sun 4 Apr · Moon -2°
Apr 2021
12
New Moon
Not visible03:31 local · Mon, Mon 12 Apr · Moon -26°
Apr 2021
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:59 local · Tue, Tue 20 Apr · Moon -14°