First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 5 April 1903 · 01:51 local in London
1903-04-05 01:51 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:51 local time in London on 5 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Apr
1903
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 01:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:03
Next moonset
02:26
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1903
12
Full Moon
Above horizon00:18 local · Sun, Sun 12 Apr · Moon 30°
Apr 1903
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:30 local · Sun, Sun 19 Apr · Moon -37°
Apr 1903
27
New Moon
Not visible13:31 local · Mon, Mon 27 Apr · Moon 46°
May 1903
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:26 local · Mon, Mon 4 May · Moon -24°