First Quarter Moon
Monday, 5 April 2055 · 03:44 local in London
2055-04-05 02:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:44 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Apr
2055
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 03:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:44
Next moonset
03:46
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2055
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Full Moon
Below horizon18:58 local · Sun, Sun 11 Apr · Moon -5°
Apr 2055
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:36 local · Sun, Sun 18 Apr · Moon -57°
Apr 2055
27
New Moon
Not visible00:17 local · Tue, Tue 27 Apr · Moon -29°
May 2055
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:10 local · Tue, Tue 4 May · Moon 2°