First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 9 April 2022 · 07:48 local in London
2022-04-09 06:48 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:48 local time in London on 9 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 Apr
2022
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 07:48 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
10:51
Next moonset
04:20
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2022
16
Full Moon
Above horizon19:55 local · Sat, Sat 16 Apr · Moon 1°
Apr 2022
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:56 local · Sat, Sat 23 Apr · Moon -15°
Apr 2022
30
New Moon
Not visible21:28 local · Sat, Sat 30 Apr · Moon -11°
May 2022
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:22 local · Mon, Mon 9 May · Moon 15°