First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 3 March 2085 · 07:16 local in London
2085-03-03 07:16 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:16 local time in London on 3 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Mar
2085
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 07:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:45
Next moonset
03:01
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2085
11
Full Moon
Below horizon12:26 local · Sun, Sun 11 Mar · Moon -40°
Mar 2085
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:45 local · Mon, Mon 19 Mar · Moon -14°
Mar 2085
25
New Moon
Not visible17:37 local · Sun, Sun 25 Mar · Moon 17°
Apr 2085
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:51 local · Mon, Mon 2 Apr · Moon 2°