First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 5 April 2044 · 04:45 local in London
2044-04-05 03:45 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:45 local time in London on 5 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Apr
2044
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 04:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:57
Next moonset
04:27
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2044
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Full Moon
Below horizon10:39 local · Tue, Tue 12 Apr · Moon -42°
Apr 2044
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:49 local · Wed, Wed 20 Apr · Moon -14°
Apr 2044
27
New Moon
Not visible20:42 local · Wed, Wed 27 Apr · Moon -2°
May 2044
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:28 local · Wed, Wed 4 May · Moon -1°