First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 24 April 2121 · 16:46 local in London
2121-04-24 15:46 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:46 local time in London on 24 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
24 Apr
2121
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 (45°) 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 16:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:32
Next moonset
03:04
Next events
Calendar →May 2121
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Full Moon
Below horizon19:19 local · Fri, Fri 2 May · Moon -12°
May 2121
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Last Quarter Moon
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May 2121
16
New Moon
Not visible18:55 local · Fri, Fri 16 May · Moon 17°
May 2121
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:47 local · Sat, Sat 24 May · Moon -15°