First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 21 April 1953 · 01:41 local in London
1953-04-21 00:41 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:41 local time in London on 21 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
21 Apr
1953
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 (12°) 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 01:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:54
Next moonset
03:11
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1953
29
Full Moon
Below horizon05:21 local · Wed, Wed 29 Apr · Moon -2°
May 1953
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:21 local · Wed, Wed 6 May · Moon -13°
May 1953
13
New Moon
Not visible06:06 local · Wed, Wed 13 May · Moon 10°
May 1953
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:20 local · Wed, Wed 20 May · Moon 48°