First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 22 April 2018 · 22:46 local in London
2018-04-22 21:46 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:46 local time in London on 22 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
37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Apr
2018
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 (37°) 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 22:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:14
Next moonset
03:04
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2018
30
Full Moon
Above horizon01:58 local · Mon, Mon 30 Apr · Moon 27°
May 2018
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:09 local · Tue, Tue 8 May · Moon 3°
May 2018
15
New Moon
Not visible12:48 local · Tue, Tue 15 May · Moon 52°
May 2018
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:49 local · Tue, Tue 22 May · Moon -19°