First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 April 2158 · 23:52 local in London
2158-04-05 22:52 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:52 local time in London on 5 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Apr
2158
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 (30°) 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 23:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:35
Next moonset
03:35
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2158
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Full Moon
Below horizon18:55 local · Thu, Thu 13 Apr · Moon -11°
Apr 2158
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Last Quarter Moon
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Apr 2158
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New Moon
Not visible17:36 local · Fri, Fri 28 Apr · Moon 26°
May 2158
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:36 local · Fri, Fri 5 May · Moon -11°