First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 5 April 1941 · 01:12 local in London
1941-04-05 00:12 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:12 local time in London on 5 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Apr
1941
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 (13°) 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 01:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:03
Next moonset
02:46
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1941
11
Full Moon
Above horizon22:15 local · Fri, Fri 11 Apr · Moon 21°
Apr 1941
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:03 local · Fri, Fri 18 Apr · Moon -21°
Apr 1941
26
New Moon
Not visible14:24 local · Sat, Sat 26 Apr · Moon 45°
May 1941
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:49 local · Sun, Sun 4 May · Moon 15°