First Quarter Moon
Friday, 6 April 1900 · 20:55 local in London
1900-04-06 20:55 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:55 local time in London on 6 April. 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Apr
1900
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 (44°) 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 20:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:04
Next moonset
02:04
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1900
15
Full Moon
Above horizon01:02 local · Sun, Sun 15 Apr · Moon 23°
Apr 1900
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:34 local · Sun, Sun 22 Apr · Moon -34°
Apr 1900
29
New Moon
Not visible05:23 local · Sun, Sun 29 Apr · Moon 8°
May 1900
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:39 local · Sun, Sun 6 May · Moon 22°