First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 April 2033 · 16:14 local in London
2033-04-06 15:14 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:14 local time in London on 6 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Apr
2033
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 (40°) 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 16:14 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:30
Next moonset
02:57
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2033
14
Full Moon
Above horizon20:17 local · Thu, Thu 14 Apr · Moon 4°
Apr 2033
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:42 local · Fri, Fri 22 Apr · Moon -7°
Apr 2033
29
New Moon
Not visible03:46 local · Fri, Fri 29 Apr · Moon -17°
May 2033
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:45 local · Fri, Fri 6 May · Moon -27°