First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 25 April 2034 · 12:35 local in London
2034-04-25 11:35 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:35 local time in London on 25 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Apr
2034
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 (5°) 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 12:35 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:01
Next moonset
02:48
Next events
Calendar →May 2034
3
Full Moon
Below horizon13:16 local · Wed, Wed 3 May · Moon -51°
May 2034
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:56 local · Thu, Thu 11 May · Moon 2°
May 2034
18
New Moon
Not visible04:13 local · Thu, Thu 18 May · Moon -12°
May 2034
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:58 local · Thu, Thu 25 May · Moon 7°