First Quarter Moon
Friday, 4 April 2036 · 01:03 local in London
2036-04-04 00:03 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:03 local time in London on 4 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Apr
2036
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 (15°) 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 01:03 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
11:55
Next moonset
02:59
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2036
10
Full Moon
Above horizon21:23 local · Thu, Thu 10 Apr · Moon 16°
Apr 2036
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:06 local · Fri, Fri 18 Apr · Moon -32°
Apr 2036
26
New Moon
Not visible10:33 local · Sat, Sat 26 Apr · Moon 37°
May 2036
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:54 local · Sat, Sat 3 May · Moon -23°