First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 12 March 2030 · 08:48 local in London
2030-03-12 08:48 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:48 local time in London on 12 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Mar
2030
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 08:48 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
09:58
Next moonset
02:46
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2030
19
Full Moon
Below horizon17:57 local · Tue, Tue 19 Mar · Moon -4°
Mar 2030
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:51 local · Tue, Tue 26 Mar · Moon 1°
Apr 2030
2
New Moon
Not visible23:03 local · Tue, Tue 2 Apr · Moon -25°
Apr 2030
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:57 local · Thu, Thu 11 Apr · Moon -8°