First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 14 April 2046 · 04:21 local in London
2046-04-14 03:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:21 local time in London on 14 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
-7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Apr
2046
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 04:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:35
Next moonset
03:46
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2046
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Full Moon
Below horizon19:21 local · Fri, Fri 20 Apr · Moon -9°
Apr 2046
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:30 local · Sat, Sat 28 Apr · Moon -22°
May 2046
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New Moon
Not visible03:56 local · Sun, Sun 6 May · Moon -7°
May 2046
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:25 local · Sun, Sun 13 May · Moon -6°