First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 3 April 2066 · 00:09 local in London
2066-04-02 23:09 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:09 local time in London on 3 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Apr
2066
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 (26°) 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 00:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:36
Next moonset
03:23
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2066
10
Full Moon
Below horizon11:03 local · Sat, Sat 10 Apr · Moon -46°
Apr 2066
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:23 local · Sat, Sat 17 Apr · Moon 2°
Apr 2066
24
New Moon
Not visible13:30 local · Sat, Sat 24 Apr · Moon 55°
May 2066
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:57 local · Sun, Sun 2 May · Moon 49°