First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 2 April 2104 · 12:01 local in London
2104-04-02 11:01 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:01 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 Apr
2104
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 (6°) 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 12:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:21
Next moonset
03:30
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2104
10
Full Moon
Below horizon14:31 local · Thu, Thu 10 Apr · Moon -47°
Apr 2104
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:14 local · Fri, Fri 18 Apr · Moon 2°
Apr 2104
25
New Moon
Not visible01:49 local · Fri, Fri 25 Apr · Moon -21°
May 2104
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:42 local · Fri, Fri 2 May · Moon -3°