First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 22 April 1999 · 20:02 local in London
1999-04-22 19:02 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:02 local time in London on 22 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
55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Apr
1999
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 (55°) 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 20:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:22
Next moonset
03:03
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1999
30
Full Moon
Below horizon15:55 local · Fri, Fri 30 Apr · Moon -36°
May 1999
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:29 local · Sat, Sat 8 May · Moon -53°
May 1999
15
New Moon
Not visible13:05 local · Sat, Sat 15 May · Moon 52°
May 1999
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:34 local · Sat, Sat 22 May · Moon -26°