First Quarter Moon
Friday, 6 April 2063 · 10:18 local in London
2063-04-06 09:18 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:18 local time in London on 6 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Apr
2063
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 10:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:42
Next moonset
04:16
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2063
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Full Moon
Above horizon03:34 local · Fri, Fri 13 Apr · Moon 17°
Apr 2063
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:42 local · Fri, Fri 20 Apr · Moon -40°
Apr 2063
28
New Moon
Not visible15:52 local · Sat, Sat 28 Apr · Moon 41°
May 2063
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:20 local · Sat, Sat 5 May · Moon 41°