First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 21 April 2135 · 10:31 local in London
2135-04-21 09:31 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:31 local time in London on 21 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
21 Apr
2135
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 10:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:00
Next moonset
04:04
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2135
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Full Moon
Above horizon01:30 local · Thu, Thu 28 Apr · Moon 22°
May 2135
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Last Quarter Moon
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May 2135
13
New Moon
Not visible06:31 local · Fri, Fri 13 May · Moon 11°
May 2135
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:20 local · Fri, Fri 20 May · Moon 52°