First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 3 March 2153 · 14:24 local in London
2153-03-03 14:24 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:24 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
41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Mar
2153
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 (41°) 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 14:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:05
Next moonset
02:58
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2153
10
Full Moon
Below horizon14:35 local · Sat, Sat 10 Mar · Moon -24°
Mar 2153
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:13 local · Sat, Sat 17 Mar · Moon 10°
Mar 2153
25
New Moon
Not visible03:46 local · Sun, Sun 25 Mar · Moon -30°
Apr 2153
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:55 local · Mon, Mon 2 Apr · Moon -11°