First Quarter Moon
Monday, 4 March 2047 · 22:52 local in London
2047-03-04 22:52 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:52 local time in London on 4 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Mar
2047
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 (29°) 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 22:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:53
Next moonset
02:37
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2047
12
Full Moon
Above horizon01:37 local · Tue, Tue 12 Mar · Moon 33°
Mar 2047
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:11 local · Mon, Mon 18 Mar · Moon -56°
Mar 2047
26
New Moon
Not visible11:44 local · Tue, Tue 26 Mar · Moon 44°
Apr 2047
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:11 local · Wed, Wed 3 Apr · Moon 45°