First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 3 April 2123 · 09:13 local in London
2123-04-03 08:13 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:13 local time in London on 3 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Apr
2123
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 09:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:25
Next moonset
03:31
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2123
10
Full Moon
Above horizon21:55 local · Sat, Sat 10 Apr · Moon 15°
Apr 2123
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:39 local · Mon, Mon 19 Apr · Moon -1°
Apr 2123
26
New Moon
Not visible02:27 local · Mon, Mon 26 Apr · Moon -19°
May 2123
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:00 local · Sun, Sun 2 May · Moon 48°