First Quarter Moon
Monday, 2 March 2172 · 19:01 local in London
2172-03-02 19:01 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:01 local time in London on 2 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
61°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Mar
2172
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 (61°) 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 19:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:52
Next moonset
02:47
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2172
10
Full Moon
Below horizon12:28 local · Tue, Tue 10 Mar · Moon -32°
Mar 2172
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:34 local · Tue, Tue 17 Mar · Moon 4°
Mar 2172
24
New Moon
Not visible12:31 local · Tue, Tue 24 Mar · Moon 37°
Apr 2172
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:02 local · Wed, Wed 1 Apr · Moon 46°