First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 26 April 2129 · 14:22 local in London
2129-04-26 13:22 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:22 local time in London on 26 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
26 Apr
2129
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 (23°) 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 14:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:38
Next moonset
03:03
Next events
Calendar →May 2129
4
Full Moon
Below horizon08:50 local · Wed, Wed 4 May · Moon -26°
May 2129
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:34 local · Wed, Wed 11 May · Moon 14°
May 2129
18
New Moon
Not visible07:29 local · Wed, Wed 18 May · Moon 15°
May 2129
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:41 local · Thu, Thu 26 May · Moon -25°