First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 14 April 1951 · 12:56 local in London
1951-04-14 12:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:56 local time in London on 14 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Apr
1951
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 (25°) 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 12:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:57
Next moonset
03:59
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1951
21
Full Moon
Above horizon22:30 local · Sat, Sat 21 Apr · Moon 16°
Apr 1951
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:18 local · Sat, Sat 28 Apr · Moon -17°
May 1951
6
New Moon
Not visible02:36 local · Sun, Sun 6 May · Moon -15°
May 1951
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:32 local · Mon, Mon 14 May · Moon -22°