First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 16 April 2081 · 18:31 local in London
2081-04-16 17:31 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:31 local time in London on 16 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
61°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Apr
2081
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 (61°) 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 18:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:58
Next moonset
03:52
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2081
23
Full Moon
Below horizon11:20 local · Wed, Wed 23 Apr · Moon -50°
Apr 2081
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:24 local · Wed, Wed 30 Apr · Moon -43°
May 2081
8
New Moon
Not visible23:09 local · Thu, Thu 8 May · Moon -14°
May 2081
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:21 local · Fri, Fri 16 May · Moon 20°