First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 14 April 2103 · 09:53 local in London
2103-04-14 08:53 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:53 local time in London on 14 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Apr
2103
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 09:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:26
Next moonset
03:25
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2103
22
Full Moon
Below horizon12:06 local · Sun, Sun 22 Apr · Moon -54°
Apr 2103
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:05 local · Sun, Sun 29 Apr · Moon -47°
May 2103
6
New Moon
Not visible11:31 local · Sun, Sun 6 May · Moon 55°
May 2103
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:24 local · Mon, Mon 14 May · Moon -18°