First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 19 April 2040 · 14:38 local in London
2040-04-19 13:38 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:38 local time in London on 19 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Apr
2040
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 (30°) 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 14:38 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:00
Next moonset
03:55
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2040
27
Full Moon
Above horizon03:38 local · Fri, Fri 27 Apr · Moon 17°
May 2040
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:00 local · Thu, Thu 3 May · Moon -55°
May 2040
11
New Moon
Not visible04:28 local · Fri, Fri 11 May · Moon -8°
May 2040
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:01 local · Sat, Sat 19 May · Moon -22°