First Quarter Moon
Monday, 12 April 2038 · 19:02 local in London
2038-04-12 18:02 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:02 local time in London on 12 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
60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Apr
2038
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 (60°) 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 19:02 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
11:57
Next moonset
03:34
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2038
19
Full Moon
Below horizon11:36 local · Mon, Mon 19 Apr · Moon -42°
Apr 2038
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:15 local · Mon, Mon 26 Apr · Moon 17°
May 2038
4
New Moon
Not visible10:20 local · Tue, Tue 4 May · Moon 38°
May 2038
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:18 local · Wed, Wed 12 May · Moon -16°