First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 13 March 2057 · 09:35 local in London
2057-03-13 09:35 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:35 local time in London on 13 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Mar
2057
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 09:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:05
Next moonset
02:45
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2057
21
Full Moon
Above horizon00:45 local · Wed, Wed 21 Mar · Moon 42°
Mar 2057
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:39 local · Tue, Tue 27 Mar · Moon -61°
Apr 2057
4
New Moon
Not visible02:31 local · Wed, Wed 4 Apr · Moon -35°
Apr 2057
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:59 local · Thu, Thu 12 Apr · Moon -14°