First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 20 April 2086 · 19:40 local in London
2086-04-20 18:40 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:40 local time in London on 20 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
54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 Apr
2086
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 (54°) 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 19:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:34
Next moonset
02:45
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2086
28
Full Moon
Above horizon23:35 local · Sun, Sun 28 Apr · Moon 18°
May 2086
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:26 local · Mon, Mon 6 May · Moon 6°
May 2086
13
New Moon
Not visible02:41 local · Mon, Mon 13 May · Moon -15°
May 2086
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:19 local · Mon, Mon 20 May · Moon -2°