First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 20 March 2040 · 17:59 local in London
2040-03-20 17:59 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:59 local time in London on 20 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
64°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 Mar
2040
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 (64°) 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 17:59 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
10:11
Next moonset
02:55
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2040
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Full Moon
Below horizon16:12 local · Wed, Wed 28 Mar · Moon -26°
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Last Quarter Moon
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Apr 2040
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New Moon
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Apr 2040
19
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Above horizon14:38 local · Thu, Thu 19 Apr · Moon 30°