First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 1 March 2031 · 04:02 local in London
2031-03-01 04:02 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:02 local time in London on 1 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Mar
2031
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 04:02 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
10:15
Next moonset
02:43
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2031
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Full Moon
Above horizon04:30 local · Sun, Sun 9 Mar · Moon 14°
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Last Quarter Moon
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23
New Moon
Not visible03:49 local · Sun, Sun 23 Mar · Moon -16°
Mar 2031
31
First Quarter Moon
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