First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 17 March 2054 · 01:21 local in London
2054-03-17 01:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:21 local time in London on 17 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
17 Mar
2054
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 (3°) 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 01:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:49
Next moonset
01:46
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2054
23
Full Moon
Below horizon17:21 local · Mon, Mon 23 Mar · Moon -7°
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:51 local · Tue, Tue 31 Mar · Moon 0°
Apr 2054
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New Moon
Not visible05:32 local · Wed, Wed 8 Apr · Moon -11°
Apr 2054
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:24 local · Wed, Wed 15 Apr · Moon -16°