First Quarter Moon
Friday, 22 March 2086 · 03:16 local in London
2086-03-22 03:16 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:16 local time in London on 22 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Mar
2086
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 03:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:24
Next moonset
02:47
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2086
30
Full Moon
Below horizon06:17 local · Sat, Sat 30 Mar · Moon -10°
Apr 2086
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:22 local · Sun, Sun 7 Apr · Moon 2°
Apr 2086
13
New Moon
Not visible17:53 local · Sat, Sat 13 Apr · Moon 19°
Apr 2086
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:40 local · Sat, Sat 20 Apr · Moon 54°