First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 30 April 1944 · 08:07 local in London
1944-04-30 06:07 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:07 local time in London on 30 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
30 Apr
1944
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 08:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:50
Next moonset
04:22
Next events
Calendar →May 1944
8
Full Moon
Below horizon09:28 local · Mon, Mon 8 May · Moon -23°
May 1944
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:12 local · Mon, Mon 15 May · Moon -2°
May 1944
22
New Moon
Not visible08:13 local · Mon, Mon 22 May · Moon 14°
May 1944
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:07 local · Tue, Tue 30 May · Moon 10°