First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 5 March 2093 · 03:28 local in London
2093-03-05 03:28 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:28 local time in London on 5 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
5 Mar
2093
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 03:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:33
Next moonset
02:38
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2093
13
Full Moon
Above horizon04:06 local · Fri, Fri 13 Mar · Moon 24°
Mar 2093
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:57 local · Fri, Fri 20 Mar · Moon 15°
Mar 2093
27
New Moon
Not visible03:18 local · Fri, Fri 27 Mar · Moon -27°
Apr 2093
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:47 local · Sat, Sat 4 Apr · Moon 19°