First Quarter Moon
Monday, 13 April 2065 · 23:38 local in London
2065-04-13 22:38 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:38 local time in London on 13 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
31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Apr
2065
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
Above the horizon (31°) at the exact moment.
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 23:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:52
Next moonset
03:20
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2065
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Full Moon
Below horizon19:36 local · Mon, Mon 20 Apr · Moon -7°
Apr 2065
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Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:02 local · Mon, Mon 27 Apr · Moon -3°
May 2065
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New Moon
Not visible12:30 local · Tue, Tue 5 May · Moon 59°
May 2065
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:52 local · Wed, Wed 13 May · Moon -3°