First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 23 April 2075 · 12:53 local in London
2075-04-23 11:53 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:53 local time in London on 23 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Apr
2075
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 (12°) 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 12:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:25
Next moonset
03:31
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2075
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Full Moon
Below horizon19:37 local · Tue, Tue 30 Apr · Moon -3°
May 2075
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:59 local · Tue, Tue 7 May · Moon 5°
May 2075
15
New Moon
Not visible00:22 local · Wed, Wed 15 May · Moon -23°
May 2075
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:57 local · Thu, Thu 23 May · Moon -18°