First Quarter Moon
Monday, 4 April 2112 · 04:22 local in London
2112-04-04 03:22 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:22 local time in London on 4 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Apr
2112
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 04:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:28
Next moonset
03:54
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2112
12
Full Moon
Below horizon08:36 local · Tue, Tue 12 Apr · Moon -17°
Apr 2112
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:58 local · Tue, Tue 19 Apr · Moon -56°
Apr 2112
26
New Moon
Not visible10:21 local · Tue, Tue 26 Apr · Moon 35°
May 2112
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:28 local · Tue, Tue 3 May · Moon 40°