First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 7 March 2120 · 04:41 local in London
2120-03-07 04:41 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:41 local time in London on 7 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Mar
2120
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 04:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:26
Next moonset
03:32
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2120
15
Full Moon
Below horizon08:27 local · Fri, Fri 15 Mar · Moon -22°
Mar 2120
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:22 local · Fri, Fri 22 Mar · Moon -42°
Mar 2120
29
New Moon
Not visible09:10 local · Fri, Fri 29 Mar · Moon 33°
Apr 2120
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:16 local · Sat, Sat 6 Apr · Moon 18°