First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 15 April 2035 · 03:55 local in London
2035-04-15 02:55 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:55 local time in London on 15 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Apr
2035
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 03:55 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:03
Next moonset
03:23
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2035
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Full Moon
Below horizon14:21 local · Sun, Sun 22 Apr · Moon -45°
Apr 2035
30
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Below horizon17:54 local · Mon, Mon 30 Apr · Moon -50°
May 2035
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New Moon
Not visible21:04 local · Mon, Mon 7 May · Moon -8°
May 2035
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:28 local · Mon, Mon 14 May · Moon -6°