First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 28 March 2091 · 07:31 local in London
2091-03-28 06:31 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:31 local time in London on 28 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 Mar
2091
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 07:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:40
Next moonset
03:27
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2091
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Full Moon
Above horizon02:31 local · Wed, Wed 4 Apr · Moon 32°
Apr 2091
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:45 local · Tue, Tue 10 Apr · Moon -56°
Apr 2091
18
New Moon
Not visible22:20 local · Wed, Wed 18 Apr · Moon -21°
Apr 2091
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:20 local · Thu, Thu 26 Apr · Moon 54°