First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 3 March 2115 · 20:57 local in London
2115-03-03 20:57 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:57 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
46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Mar
2115
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 (46°) 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 20:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:08
Next moonset
02:30
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2115
10
Full Moon
Below horizon16:15 local · Sun, Sun 10 Mar · Moon -12°
Mar 2115
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:04 local · Mon, Mon 18 Mar · Moon -4°
Mar 2115
26
New Moon
Not visible05:57 local · Tue, Tue 26 Mar · Moon -4°
Apr 2115
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:49 local · Tue, Tue 2 Apr · Moon -6°