First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 March 2025 · 16:32 local in London
2025-03-06 16:32 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:32 local time in London on 6 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
61°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Mar
2025
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 (61°) 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 16:32 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
09:49
Next moonset
03:16
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2025
14
Full Moon
Below horizon06:55 local · Fri, Fri 14 Mar · Moon -5°
Mar 2025
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:30 local · Sat, Sat 22 Mar · Moon -17°
Mar 2025
29
New Moon
Not visible10:58 local · Sat, Sat 29 Mar · Moon 40°
Apr 2025
5
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Above horizon03:15 local · Sat, Sat 5 Apr · Moon 4°