First Quarter Moon
Friday, 28 March 2110 · 15:20 local in London
2110-03-28 15:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:20 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
43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 Mar
2110
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 (43°) 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 15:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:09
Next moonset
02:11
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2110
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Full Moon
Above horizon02:20 local · Sat, Sat 5 Apr · Moon 33°
Apr 2110
11
Last Quarter Moon
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Apr 2110
19
New Moon
Not visible05:54 local · Sat, Sat 19 Apr · Moon -6°
Apr 2110
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:57 local · Sun, Sun 27 Apr · Moon -14°