First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 24 March 2037 · 18:40 local in London
2037-03-24 18:40 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:40 local time in London on 24 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
58°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
24 Mar
2037
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 (58°) 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 18:40 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
10:53
Next moonset
02:19
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2037
31
Full Moon
Below horizon10:53 local · Tue, Tue 31 Mar · Moon -31°
Apr 2037
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Last Quarter Moon
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Apr 2037
15
New Moon
Not visible17:08 local · Wed, Wed 15 Apr · Moon 22°
Apr 2037
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:11 local · Thu, Thu 23 Apr · Moon -9°