First Quarter Moon
Friday, 16 February 2024 · 15:01 local in London
2024-02-16 15:01 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:01 local time in London on 16 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
46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Feb
2024
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 (46°) 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 15:01 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
10:07
Next moonset
02:38
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Calendar →Feb 2024
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Below horizon12:31 local · Sat, Sat 24 Feb · Moon -26°
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10
New Moon
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Mar 2024
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:11 local · Sun, Sun 17 Mar · Moon -7°