First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 13 April 2160 · 22:43 local in London
2160-04-13 21:43 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:43 local time in London on 13 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
37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Apr
2160
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 (37°) 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 22:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:17
Next moonset
02:58
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2160
20
Full Moon
Below horizon18:47 local · Sun, Sun 20 Apr · Moon -13°
Apr 2160
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:10 local · Mon, Mon 28 Apr · Moon -20°
May 2160
6
New Moon
Not visible07:59 local · Tue, Tue 6 May · Moon 25°
May 2160
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:13 local · Tue, Tue 13 May · Moon -19°