First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 15 April 2054 · 09:24 local in London
2054-04-15 08:24 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:24 local time in London on 15 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Apr
2054
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 09:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:46
Next moonset
03:18
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2054
22
Full Moon
Above horizon05:02 local · Wed, Wed 22 Apr · Moon 11°
Apr 2054
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:46 local · Wed, Wed 29 Apr · Moon -43°
May 2054
7
New Moon
Not visible18:01 local · Thu, Thu 7 May · Moon 18°
May 2054
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:57 local · Thu, Thu 14 May · Moon 25°