First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 25 March 2121 · 22:30 local in London
2121-03-25 22:30 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:30 local time in London on 25 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
25 Mar
2121
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 22:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:14
Next moonset
02:44
Next events
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Full Moon
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Apr 2121
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Last Quarter Moon
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Apr 2121
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New Moon
Not visible09:35 local · Thu, Thu 17 Apr · Moon 36°
Apr 2121
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:46 local · Thu, Thu 24 Apr · Moon 45°