First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 28 April 1936 · 12:16 local in London
1936-04-28 11:16 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:16 local time in London on 28 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
28 Apr
1936
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 (3°) 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 12:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:02
Next moonset
02:48
Next events
Calendar →May 1936
6
Full Moon
Below horizon16:01 local · Wed, Wed 6 May · Moon -42°
May 1936
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:12 local · Thu, Thu 14 May · Moon 28°
May 1936
20
New Moon
Not visible21:34 local · Wed, Wed 20 May · Moon -4°
May 1936
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:46 local · Thu, Thu 28 May · Moon -20°