First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 4 April 2131 · 17:17 local in London
2131-04-04 16:17 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:17 local time in London on 4 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
53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Apr
2131
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 (53°) 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 17:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:53
Next moonset
03:38
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2131
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Full Moon
Below horizon16:40 local · Thu, Thu 12 Apr · Moon -26°
Apr 2131
20
Last Quarter Moon
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Apr 2131
27
New Moon
Not visible09:37 local · Fri, Fri 27 Apr · Moon 30°
May 2131
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:00 local · Fri, Fri 4 May · Moon -18°