First Quarter Moon
Monday, 15 March 2027 · 16:25 local in London
2027-03-15 16:25 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:25 local time in London on 15 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
59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Mar
2027
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 (59°) 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 16:25 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
10:11
Next moonset
03:12
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2027
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Full Moon
Below horizon10:44 local · Mon, Mon 22 Mar · Moon -40°
Mar 2027
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:54 local · Tue, Tue 30 Mar · Moon -15°
Apr 2027
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New Moon
Not visible00:51 local · Wed, Wed 7 Apr · Moon -28°
Apr 2027
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:57 local · Tue, Tue 13 Apr · Moon 30°