First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 2 April 2009 · 15:34 local in London
2009-04-02 14:34 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:34 local time in London on 2 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Apr
2009
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 (40°) 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 15:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:59
Next moonset
03:53
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2009
9
Full Moon
Below horizon15:56 local · Thu, Thu 9 Apr · Moon -37°
Apr 2009
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:37 local · Fri, Fri 17 Apr · Moon -29°
Apr 2009
25
New Moon
Not visible04:23 local · Sat, Sat 25 Apr · Moon -7°
May 2009
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:44 local · Fri, Fri 1 May · Moon 44°