First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 12 April 2057 · 05:59 local in London
2057-04-12 04:59 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:59 local time in London on 12 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Apr
2057
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 05:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:21
Next moonset
03:59
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2057
19
Full Moon
Below horizon11:49 local · Thu, Thu 19 Apr · Moon -43°
Apr 2057
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:06 local · Thu, Thu 26 Apr · Moon -2°
May 2057
3
New Moon
Not visible17:32 local · Thu, Thu 3 May · Moon 23°
May 2057
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:07 local · Fri, Fri 11 May · Moon 43°