First Quarter Moon
Monday, 13 April 2122 · 19:37 local in London
2122-04-13 18:37 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:37 local time in London on 13 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
58°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Apr
2122
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 (58°) 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 19:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:14
Next moonset
03:12
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2122
21
Full Moon
Above horizon21:33 local · Tue, Tue 21 Apr · Moon 9°
Apr 2122
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:56 local · Wed, Wed 29 Apr · Moon -54°
May 2122
6
New Moon
Not visible09:37 local · Wed, Wed 6 May · Moon 40°
May 2122
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:37 local · Wed, Wed 13 May · Moon -21°