First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 14 February 2046 · 03:20 local in London
2046-02-14 03:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:20 local time in London on 14 February. 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Feb
2046
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 03:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:42
Next moonset
03:16
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2046
20
Full Moon
Above horizon23:44 local · Tue, Tue 20 Feb · Moon 46°
Feb 2046
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:23 local · Tue, Tue 27 Feb · Moon -60°
Mar 2046
7
New Moon
Not visible18:15 local · Wed, Wed 7 Mar · Moon -3°
Mar 2046
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:13 local · Thu, Thu 15 Mar · Moon 63°