First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 27 April 2023 · 22:20 local in London
2023-04-27 21:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:20 local time in London on 27 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
27 Apr
2023
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 (45°) 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 22:20 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
11:49
Next moonset
03:39
Next events
Calendar →May 2023
5
Full Moon
Below horizon18:34 local · Fri, Fri 5 May · Moon -17°
May 2023
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:28 local · Fri, Fri 12 May · Moon -35°
May 2023
19
New Moon
Not visible16:53 local · Fri, Fri 19 May · Moon 35°
May 2023
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:22 local · Sat, Sat 27 May · Moon 37°