First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 17 April 2089 · 22:37 local in London
2089-04-17 21:37 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:37 local time in London on 17 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
35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
17 Apr
2089
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 (35°) 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 22:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:32
Next moonset
02:38
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2089
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Full Moon
Above horizon22:23 local · Sun, Sun 24 Apr · Moon 17°
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2
Last Quarter Moon
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May 2089
10
New Moon
Not visible11:04 local · Tue, Tue 10 May · Moon 46°
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17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:01 local · Tue, Tue 17 May · Moon -18°