First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 16 April 1959 · 07:33 local in London
1959-04-16 07:33 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:33 local time in London on 16 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Apr
1959
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 07:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:56
Next moonset
02:02
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1959
23
Full Moon
Below horizon06:13 local · Thu, Thu 23 Apr · Moon -1°
Apr 1959
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:39 local · Wed, Wed 29 Apr · Moon -42°
May 1959
7
New Moon
Not visible21:12 local · Thu, Thu 7 May · Moon -8°
May 1959
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:09 local · Fri, Fri 15 May · Moon 41°