First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 17 April 1956 · 23:28 local in London
1956-04-17 23:28 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:28 local time in London on 17 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
17 Apr
1956
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 (19°) 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 23:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:22
Next moonset
01:43
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1956
25
Full Moon
Above horizon02:41 local · Wed, Wed 25 Apr · Moon 18°
May 1956
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:56 local · Thu, Thu 3 May · Moon 13°
May 1956
10
New Moon
Not visible14:04 local · Thu, Thu 10 May · Moon 54°
May 1956
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:15 local · Thu, Thu 17 May · Moon -30°