First Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 April 1946 · 20:04 local in London
1946-04-08 20:04 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:04 local time in London on 8 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
55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Apr
1946
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 (55°) 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 20:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:37
Next moonset
02:46
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1946
16
Full Moon
Below horizon11:47 local · Tue, Tue 16 Apr · Moon -42°
Apr 1946
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:19 local · Wed, Wed 24 Apr · Moon -45°
May 1946
1
New Moon
Not visible14:16 local · Wed, Wed 1 May · Moon 47°
May 1946
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:13 local · Wed, Wed 8 May · Moon -17°