First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 · 19:18 local in London
2026-03-25 19:18 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:18 local time in London on 25 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
63°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Mar
2026
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 (63°) 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 19:18 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
10:09
Next moonset
03:12
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2026
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Above horizon03:12 local · Thu, Thu 2 Apr · Moon 24°
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Last Quarter Moon
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Apr 2026
17
New Moon
Not visible12:52 local · Fri, Fri 17 Apr · Moon 52°
Apr 2026
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:32 local · Fri, Fri 24 Apr · Moon -2°