First Quarter Moon
Monday, 12 April 1943 · 17:04 local in London
1943-04-12 15:04 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:04 local time in London on 12 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Apr
1943
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 (40°) 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 17:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:16
Next moonset
04:13
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1943
20
Full Moon
Below horizon13:11 local · Tue, Tue 20 Apr · Moon -44°
Apr 1943
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:51 local · Tue, Tue 27 Apr · Moon 17°
May 1943
4
New Moon
Not visible11:43 local · Tue, Tue 4 May · Moon 40°
May 1943
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:53 local · Wed, Wed 12 May · Moon -9°