First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 14 April 1932 · 03:16 local in London
1932-04-14 03:16 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:16 local time in London on 14 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Apr
1932
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 03:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:11
Next moonset
03:13
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1932
20
Full Moon
Above horizon22:27 local · Wed, Wed 20 Apr · Moon 16°
Apr 1932
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:14 local · Wed, Wed 27 Apr · Moon -44°
May 1932
5
New Moon
Not visible19:12 local · Thu, Thu 5 May · Moon 12°
May 1932
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:02 local · Fri, Fri 13 May · Moon 28°