First Quarter Moon
Monday, 6 April 2139 · 06:58 local in London
2139-04-06 05:58 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:58 local time in London on 6 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 Apr
2139
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 06:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:06
Next moonset
03:59
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2139
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Full Moon
Below horizon11:43 local · Tue, Tue 14 Apr · Moon -50°
Apr 2139
22
Last Quarter Moon
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28
New Moon
Not visible17:25 local · Tue, Tue 28 Apr · Moon 27°
May 2139
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:34 local · Tue, Tue 5 May · Moon 27°