First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 25 April 1950 · 11:40 local in London
1950-04-25 10:40 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:40 local time in London on 25 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Apr
1950
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 (3°) 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 11:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:30
Next moonset
03:48
Next events
Calendar →May 1950
2
Full Moon
Below horizon06:19 local · Tue, Tue 2 May · Moon -9°
May 1950
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:32 local · Mon, Mon 8 May · Moon -32°
May 1950
17
New Moon
Not visible01:55 local · Wed, Wed 17 May · Moon -15°
May 1950
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:28 local · Wed, Wed 24 May · Moon 35°