First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 23 April 2037 · 04:11 local in London
2037-04-23 03:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:11 local time in London on 23 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
23 Apr
2037
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 04:11 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
11:54
Next moonset
03:38
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2037
29
Full Moon
Below horizon19:54 local · Wed, Wed 29 Apr · Moon -1°
May 2037
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:56 local · Thu, Thu 7 May · Moon 18°
May 2037
15
New Moon
Not visible06:54 local · Fri, Fri 15 May · Moon 9°
May 2037
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:08 local · Fri, Fri 22 May · Moon -16°