First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 April 1905 · 21:41 local in London
1905-04-12 21:41 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:41 local time in London on 12 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
36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Apr
1905
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 (36°) 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 21:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:12
Next moonset
01:55
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1905
19
Full Moon
Below horizon13:38 local · Wed, Wed 19 Apr · Moon -42°
Apr 1905
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:14 local · Wed, Wed 26 Apr · Moon -4°
May 1905
4
New Moon
Not visible15:50 local · Thu, Thu 4 May · Moon 29°
May 1905
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:46 local · Fri, Fri 12 May · Moon -25°