First Quarter Moon
Monday, 28 April 1947 · 00:18 local in London
1947-04-27 22:18 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:18 local time in London on 28 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
36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 Apr
1947
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 (36°) 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 00:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:54
Next moonset
04:36
Next events
Calendar →May 1947
5
Full Moon
Below horizon06:53 local · Mon, Mon 5 May · Moon -2°
May 1947
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:08 local · Tue, Tue 13 May · Moon 15°
May 1947
20
New Moon
Not visible15:44 local · Tue, Tue 20 May · Moon 51°
May 1947
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:36 local · Tue, Tue 27 May · Moon -21°