First Quarter Moon
Monday, 2 April 2085 · 02:51 local in London
2085-04-02 01:51 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:51 local time in London on 2 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Apr
2085
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 (2°) 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 02:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:32
Next moonset
03:15
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2085
10
Full Moon
Above horizon04:41 local · Tue, Tue 10 Apr · Moon 8°
Apr 2085
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:54 local · Tue, Tue 17 Apr · Moon 16°
Apr 2085
24
New Moon
Not visible03:59 local · Tue, Tue 24 Apr · Moon -11°
May 2085
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:52 local · Tue, Tue 1 May · Moon 40°