First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 7 April 1938 · 15:10 local in London
1938-04-07 15:10 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:10 local time in London on 7 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
41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Apr
1938
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 (41°) 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 15:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:34
Next moonset
02:06
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1938
14
Full Moon
Below horizon19:21 local · Thu, Thu 14 Apr · Moon -6°
Apr 1938
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:14 local · Fri, Fri 22 Apr · Moon -46°
Apr 1938
30
New Moon
Not visible06:28 local · Sat, Sat 30 Apr · Moon 7°
May 1938
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:24 local · Fri, Fri 6 May · Moon 33°