First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 8 April 1995 · 06:35 local in London
1995-04-08 05:35 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:35 local time in London on 8 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
8 Apr
1995
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 06:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:52
Next moonset
03:10
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1995
15
Full Moon
Below horizon13:08 local · Sat, Sat 15 Apr · Moon -49°
Apr 1995
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:18 local · Sat, Sat 22 Apr · Moon 13°
Apr 1995
29
New Moon
Not visible18:37 local · Sat, Sat 29 Apr · Moon 14°
May 1995
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:44 local · Sun, Sun 7 May · Moon 30°