First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 10 April 1935 · 17:42 local in London
1935-04-10 17:42 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:42 local time in London on 10 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
60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
10 Apr
1935
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 (60°) 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 17:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:57
Next moonset
02:30
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1935
18
Full Moon
Above horizon22:10 local · Thu, Thu 18 Apr · Moon 14°
Apr 1935
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:21 local · Fri, Fri 26 Apr · Moon 15°
May 1935
2
New Moon
Not visible22:36 local · Thu, Thu 2 May · Moon -13°
May 1935
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:54 local · Fri, Fri 10 May · Moon 7°