First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 25 April 2102 · 13:52 local in London
2102-04-25 12:52 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:52 local time in London on 25 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
25 Apr
2102
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 (19°) 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 13:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:39
Next moonset
03:10
Next events
Calendar →May 2102
3
Full Moon
Above horizon02:34 local · Wed, Wed 3 May · Moon 14°
May 2102
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:30 local · Tue, Tue 9 May · Moon -53°
May 2102
17
New Moon
Not visible03:31 local · Wed, Wed 17 May · Moon -7°
May 2102
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:21 local · Thu, Thu 25 May · Moon -31°