First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 5 April 2025 · 03:15 local in London
2025-04-05 02:15 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:15 local time in London on 5 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Apr
2025
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 (4°) 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 03:15 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
10:57
Next moonset
03:59
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2025
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Full Moon
Above horizon01:22 local · Sun, Sun 13 Apr · Moon 26°
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21
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Apr 2025
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New Moon
Not visible20:31 local · Sun, Sun 27 Apr · Moon -1°
May 2025
4
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