First Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 April 2041 · 10:39 local in London
2041-04-08 09:39 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:39 local time in London on 8 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 Apr
2041
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 10:39 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
10:41
Next moonset
04:19
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2041
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Full Moon
Below horizon13:01 local · Tue, Tue 16 Apr · Moon -48°
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23
Last Quarter Moon
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Apr 2041
30
New Moon
Not visible12:46 local · Tue, Tue 30 Apr · Moon 52°
May 2041
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:54 local · Wed, Wed 8 May · Moon -11°