First Quarter Moon
Friday, 28 March 2042 · 12:00 local in London
2042-03-28 12:00 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:00 local time in London on 28 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 Mar
2042
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 (19°) 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 12:00 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
10:22
Next moonset
03:30
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2042
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Full Moon
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Last Quarter Moon
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Apr 2042
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New Moon
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Apr 2042
27
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