First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 27 April 1909 · 08:36 local in London
1909-04-27 08:36 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:36 local time in London on 27 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
27 Apr
1909
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 08:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:21
Next moonset
02:47
Next events
Calendar →May 1909
5
Full Moon
Below horizon12:08 local · Wed, Wed 5 May · Moon -52°
May 1909
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:45 local · Wed, Wed 12 May · Moon -39°
May 1909
19
New Moon
Not visible13:42 local · Wed, Wed 19 May · Moon 50°
May 1909
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:28 local · Thu, Thu 27 May · Moon 1°