A week after New Moon, the Moon reaches its First Quarter. In this phase, the Moon is in quadrature (elongation = 90o, position C in the diagram below), and one half of the Moon's disk is illuminated as seen from Earth. The First Quarter Moon rises at noon, transits the meridian at sunset and sets at midnight.
What does First Quarter Moon mean in astrology?
The first quarter moon is a time to take action, says Arriana. " Be brave as you set forth the changes you are planning and reaching for," she encourages. "
What is the First Quarter Moon good for?
The first quarter signifies the halfway mark to the full moon. The right half of the moon is illuminated, and you should be able to see a clear half moon in the night sky. The first quarter moon is best for standing your ground on your creative ideas.
