First Quarter Moon
Friday, 29 April 2118 · 01:12 local in London
2118-04-29 00:12 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:12 local time in London on 29 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
29 Apr
2118
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 (18°) 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 01:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:55
Next moonset
03:24
Next events
Calendar →May 2118
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Full Moon
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Last Quarter Moon
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May 2118
20
New Moon
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May 2118
28
First Quarter Moon
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