First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 1 April 1925 · 08:12 local in London
1925-04-01 08:12 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:12 local time in London on 1 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Apr
1925
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 08:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:24
Next moonset
02:35
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1925
9
Full Moon
Above horizon03:33 local · Thu, Thu 9 Apr · Moon 20°
Apr 1925
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:40 local · Wed, Wed 15 Apr · Moon -21°
Apr 1925
23
New Moon
Not visible03:28 local · Thu, Thu 23 Apr · Moon -24°
May 1925
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:20 local · Fri, Fri 1 May · Moon -11°