First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 1 April 2001 · 11:49 local in London
2001-04-01 10:49 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:49 local time in London on 1 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Apr
2001
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 (5°) 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 11:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:07
Next moonset
03:56
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2001
8
Full Moon
Above horizon04:22 local · Sun, Sun 8 Apr · Moon 21°
Apr 2001
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:31 local · Sun, Sun 15 Apr · Moon -47°
Apr 2001
23
New Moon
Not visible16:26 local · Mon, Mon 23 Apr · Moon 30°
Apr 2001
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:08 local · Mon, Mon 30 Apr · Moon 55°