First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 15 April 2073 · 11:36 local in London
2073-04-15 10:36 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:36 local time in London on 15 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 Apr
2073
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 11:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:37
Next moonset
03:17
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2073
22
Full Moon
Above horizon02:54 local · Sat, Sat 22 Apr · Moon 25°
Apr 2073
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:38 local · Sat, Sat 29 Apr · Moon -1°
May 2073
7
New Moon
Not visible07:15 local · Sun, Sun 7 May · Moon 11°
May 2073
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:59 local · Sun, Sun 14 May · Moon 50°