First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 27 April 2042 · 03:19 local in London
2042-04-27 02:19 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:19 local time in London on 27 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
27 Apr
2042
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 (1°) 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 03:19 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
11:35
Next moonset
03:35
Next events
Calendar →May 2042
5
Full Moon
Below horizon07:49 local · Mon, Mon 5 May · Moon -23°
May 2042
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:18 local · Mon, Mon 12 May · Moon -56°
May 2042
19
New Moon
Not visible11:55 local · Mon, Mon 19 May · Moon 58°
May 2042
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:18 local · Mon, Mon 26 May · Moon 51°