First Quarter Moon
Friday, 25 March 2140 · 14:45 local in London
2140-03-25 14:45 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:45 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Mar
2140
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 (42°) 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 14:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:46
Next moonset
02:51
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2140
2
Full Moon
Below horizon11:45 local · Sat, Sat 2 Apr · Moon -46°
Apr 2140
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:44 local · Sun, Sun 10 Apr · Moon -31°
Apr 2140
17
New Moon
Not visible09:39 local · Sun, Sun 17 Apr · Moon 37°
Apr 2140
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:10 local · Sun, Sun 24 Apr · Moon -3°