First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 30 April 2020 · 21:38 local in London
2020-04-30 20:38 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:38 local time in London on 30 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
49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
30 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 (49°) 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 21:38 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:13
Next moonset
03:21
Next events
Calendar →May 2020
7
Full Moon
Below horizon11:45 local · Thu, Thu 7 May · Moon -50°
May 2020
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:03 local · Thu, Thu 14 May · Moon -30°
May 2020
22
New Moon
Not visible18:39 local · Fri, Fri 22 May · Moon 16°
May 2020
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:30 local · Sat, Sat 30 May · Moon -17°