First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 2 April 1952 · 08:49 local in London
1952-04-02 08:49 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:49 local time in London on 2 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Apr
1952
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 08:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:40
Next moonset
03:12
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1952
10
Full Moon
Below horizon08:53 local · Thu, Thu 10 Apr · Moon -36°
Apr 1952
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:08 local · Thu, Thu 17 Apr · Moon 6°
Apr 1952
24
New Moon
Not visible08:27 local · Thu, Thu 24 Apr · Moon 27°
May 1952
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:58 local · Fri, Fri 2 May · Moon -14°