First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 16 April 2111 · 07:39 local in London
2111-04-16 06:39 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:39 local time in London on 16 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
16 Apr
2111
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 07:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:38
Next moonset
03:29
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2111
24
Full Moon
Above horizon01:17 local · Fri, Fri 24 Apr · Moon 30°
Apr 2111
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:30 local · Thu, Thu 30 Apr · Moon -53°
May 2111
8
New Moon
Not visible00:24 local · Fri, Fri 8 May · Moon -26°
May 2111
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:13 local · Sat, Sat 16 May · Moon 2°