First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 29 April 2031 · 20:20 local in London
2031-04-29 19:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:20 local time in London on 29 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
49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
29 Apr
2031
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 (49°) 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 20:20 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:47
Next moonset
02:25
Next events
Calendar →May 2031
7
Full Moon
Above horizon04:40 local · Wed, Wed 7 May · Moon 4°
May 2031
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:07 local · Tue, Tue 13 May · Moon -46°
May 2031
21
New Moon
Not visible08:17 local · Wed, Wed 21 May · Moon 27°
May 2031
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:20 local · Thu, Thu 29 May · Moon -4°