First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 26 April 1958 · 22:36 local in London
1958-04-26 21:36 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:36 local time in London on 26 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
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
26 Apr
1958
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 (34°) 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 22:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:42
Next moonset
02:26
Next events
Calendar →May 1958
3
Full Moon
Below horizon13:23 local · Sat, Sat 3 May · Moon -53°
May 1958
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:38 local · Sat, Sat 10 May · Moon -31°
May 1958
18
New Moon
Not visible20:01 local · Sun, Sun 18 May · Moon 4°
May 1958
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:38 local · Mon, Mon 26 May · Moon -30°