First Quarter Moon
Friday, 12 April 2019 · 20:06 local in London
2019-04-12 19:06 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:06 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
58°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Apr
2019
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 (58°) 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 20:06 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:00
Next moonset
03:28
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2019
19
Full Moon
Below horizon12:12 local · Fri, Fri 19 Apr · Moon -44°
Apr 2019
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:19 local · Fri, Fri 26 Apr · Moon -34°
May 2019
4
New Moon
Not visible23:46 local · Sat, Sat 4 May · Moon -25°
May 2019
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:12 local · Sun, Sun 12 May · Moon 5°