First Quarter Moon
Monday, 7 April 2014 · 09:31 local in London
2014-04-07 08:31 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:31 local time in London on 7 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Apr
2014
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 09:31 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
11:45
Next moonset
03:06
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2014
15
Full Moon
Below horizon08:42 local · Tue, Tue 15 Apr · Moon -24°
Apr 2014
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:52 local · Tue, Tue 22 Apr · Moon 20°
Apr 2014
29
New Moon
Not visible07:14 local · Tue, Tue 29 Apr · Moon 12°
May 2014
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:15 local · Wed, Wed 7 May · Moon -17°