First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 17 April 1937 · 20:34 local in London
1937-04-17 20:34 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:34 local time in London on 17 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
17 Apr
1937
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 (45°) 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 20:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:25
Next moonset
01:51
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1937
25
Full Moon
Below horizon16:24 local · Sun, Sun 25 Apr · Moon -36°
May 1937
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:37 local · Mon, Mon 3 May · Moon -51°
May 1937
10
New Moon
Not visible14:18 local · Mon, Mon 10 May · Moon 54°
May 1937
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:49 local · Mon, Mon 17 May · Moon -30°