First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 10 April 2049 · 08:27 local in London
2049-04-10 07:27 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:27 local time in London on 10 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
10 Apr
2049
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 08:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:41
Next moonset
03:12
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2049
18
Full Moon
Above horizon02:05 local · Sun, Sun 18 Apr · Moon 22°
Apr 2049
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:11 local · Sat, Sat 24 Apr · Moon -39°
May 2049
2
New Moon
Not visible01:11 local · Sun, Sun 2 May · Moon -21°
May 2049
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:57 local · Mon, Mon 10 May · Moon -8°