First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 14 March 2152 · 07:30 local in London
2152-03-14 07:30 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:30 local time in London on 14 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Mar
2152
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 07:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:43
Next moonset
03:23
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2152
20
Full Moon
Above horizon22:24 local · Mon, Mon 20 Mar · Moon 36°
Mar 2152
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:20 local · Mon, Mon 27 Mar · Moon -38°
Apr 2152
5
New Moon
Not visible03:44 local · Wed, Wed 5 Apr · Moon -27°
Apr 2152
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:01 local · Wed, Wed 12 Apr · Moon 60°