First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 March 2036 · 16:49 local in London
2036-03-05 16:49 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:49 local time in London on 5 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
53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Mar
2036
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 (53°) 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 16:49 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
11:05
Next moonset
02:03
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2036
12
Full Moon
Below horizon09:09 local · Wed, Wed 12 Mar · Moon -22°
Mar 2036
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:39 local · Wed, Wed 19 Mar · Moon -57°
Mar 2036
27
New Moon
Not visible20:57 local · Thu, Thu 27 Mar · Moon -25°
Apr 2036
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:03 local · Fri, Fri 4 Apr · Moon 15°