HyperDic: first_quarter

English > 1 sense of the expression first quarter:
NOUNtimefirst quarterthe first fourth of the Moon's period of revolution around the Earth
English > first quarter: 1 sense > noun 1, time
MeaningThe first fourth of the Moon's period of revolution around the Earth.
Broaderhalf-moonThe time at which the Moon is at first or last quarter when half its face is illuminated
Spanishcuarto creciente, luna creciente
Catalanlluna creixent, quart creixent

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