First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 7 April 1957 · 20:33 local in London
1957-04-07 20:33 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:33 local time in London on 7 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
46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Apr
1957
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 (46°) 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 20:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:20
Next moonset
01:54
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1957
14
Full Moon
Below horizon13:09 local · Sun, Sun 14 Apr · Moon -50°
Apr 1957
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:01 local · Mon, Mon 22 Apr · Moon -23°
Apr 1957
30
New Moon
Not visible00:54 local · Tue, Tue 30 Apr · Moon -23°
May 1957
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:30 local · Tue, Tue 7 May · Moon -12°