First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 19 April 1994 · 03:34 local in London
1994-04-19 02:34 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:34 local time in London on 19 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Apr
1994
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 03:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:14
Next moonset
03:02
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1994
25
Full Moon
Above horizon20:45 local · Mon, Mon 25 Apr · Moon 4°
May 1994
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:33 local · Mon, Mon 2 May · Moon -32°
May 1994
10
New Moon
Not visible18:07 local · Tue, Tue 10 May · Moon 21°
May 1994
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:50 local · Wed, Wed 18 May · Moon 12°