First Quarter Moon
Monday, 3 March 2104 · 22:13 local in London
2104-03-03 22:13 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:13 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
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Mar
2104
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
Above the horizon (34°) at the exact moment.
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 22:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:12
Next moonset
02:25
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2104
11
Full Moon
Above horizon19:58 local · Tue, Tue 11 Mar · Moon 16°
Mar 2104
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:26 local · Wed, Wed 19 Mar · Moon -34°
Mar 2104
26
New Moon
Not visible16:24 local · Wed, Wed 26 Mar · Moon 19°
Apr 2104
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:01 local · Wed, Wed 2 Apr · Moon 6°