First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 20 April 1926 · 00:23 local in London
1926-04-19 23:23 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:23 local time in London on 20 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 Apr
1926
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 (24°) 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 00:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:49
Next moonset
03:17
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1926
28
Full Moon
Above horizon01:17 local · Wed, Wed 28 Apr · Moon 28°
May 1926
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:13 local · Wed, Wed 5 May · Moon 8°
May 1926
11
New Moon
Not visible23:55 local · Tue, Tue 11 May · Moon -24°
May 1926
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:48 local · Wed, Wed 19 May · Moon 53°