First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 13 April 2027 · 23:57 local in London
2027-04-13 22:57 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:57 local time in London on 13 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Apr
2027
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 (30°) 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 23:57 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
11:46
Next moonset
03:32
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2027
20
Full Moon
Above horizon23:27 local · Tue, Tue 20 Apr · Moon 19°
Apr 2027
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:18 local · Wed, Wed 28 Apr · Moon -50°
May 2027
6
New Moon
Not visible11:59 local · Thu, Thu 6 May · Moon 58°
May 2027
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:44 local · Thu, Thu 13 May · Moon -22°