First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 21 April 2029 · 20:50 local in London
2029-04-21 19:50 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:50 local time in London on 21 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
51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
21 Apr
2029
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 (51°) 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 20:50 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:30
Next moonset
02:54
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2029
28
Full Moon
Below horizon11:37 local · Sat, Sat 28 Apr · Moon -54°
May 2029
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:48 local · Sat, Sat 5 May · Moon 9°
May 2029
13
New Moon
Not visible14:42 local · Sun, Sun 13 May · Moon 53°
May 2029
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:16 local · Mon, Mon 21 May · Moon -27°