First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 1 April 2020 · 11:21 local in London
2020-04-01 10:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:21 local time in London on 1 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 Apr
2020
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 (2°) 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 11:21 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:00
Next moonset
04:00
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2020
8
Full Moon
Above horizon03:35 local · Wed, Wed 8 Apr · Moon 27°
Apr 2020
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:56 local · Tue, Tue 14 Apr · Moon -31°
Apr 2020
23
New Moon
Not visible03:26 local · Thu, Thu 23 Apr · Moon -23°
Apr 2020
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:38 local · Thu, Thu 30 Apr · Moon 49°