First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 12 April 2008 · 19:32 local in London
2008-04-12 18:32 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:32 local time in London on 12 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
62°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Apr
2008
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 (62°) 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 19:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:55
Next moonset
03:43
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2008
20
Full Moon
Below horizon11:26 local · Sun, Sun 20 Apr · Moon -51°
Apr 2008
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:12 local · Mon, Mon 28 Apr · Moon -33°
May 2008
5
New Moon
Not visible13:18 local · Mon, Mon 5 May · Moon 59°
May 2008
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:47 local · Mon, Mon 12 May · Moon -17°