First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 20 April 2002 · 13:48 local in London
2002-04-20 12:48 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:48 local time in London on 20 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 Apr
2002
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 (22°) 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 13:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:17
Next moonset
03:52
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Calendar →Apr 2002
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Full Moon
Above horizon04:00 local · Sat, Sat 27 Apr · Moon 16°
May 2002
4
Last Quarter Moon
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May 2002
12
New Moon
Not visible11:45 local · Sun, Sun 12 May · Moon 51°
May 2002
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:42 local · Sun, Sun 19 May · Moon 51°