First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 April 1908 · 16:31 local in London
1908-04-08 16:31 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:31 local time in London on 8 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
55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Apr
1908
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 (55°) 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 16:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:47
Next moonset
02:40
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1908
16
Full Moon
Below horizon16:55 local · Thu, Thu 16 Apr · Moon -16°
Apr 1908
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:07 local · Thu, Thu 23 Apr · Moon -59°
Apr 1908
30
New Moon
Not visible15:33 local · Thu, Thu 30 Apr · Moon 30°
May 1908
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:23 local · Fri, Fri 8 May · Moon 5°