First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 4 March 2028 · 09:02 local in London
2028-03-04 09:02 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:02 local time in London on 4 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Mar
2028
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 09:02 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
09:28
Next moonset
03:15
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2028
11
Full Moon
Above horizon01:06 local · Sat, Sat 11 Mar · Moon 36°
Mar 2028
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:23 local · Fri, Fri 17 Mar · Moon -27°
Mar 2028
26
New Moon
Not visible05:31 local · Sun, Sun 26 Mar · Moon -8°
Apr 2028
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:16 local · Sun, Sun 2 Apr · Moon 60°