First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 3 April 2142 · 14:21 local in London
2142-04-03 13:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:21 local time in London on 3 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Apr
2142
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 (25°) 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 14:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:31
Next moonset
03:20
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2142
10
Full Moon
Below horizon11:10 local · Tue, Tue 10 Apr · Moon -45°
Apr 2142
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:28 local · Wed, Wed 18 Apr · Moon 21°
Apr 2142
26
New Moon
Not visible00:28 local · Thu, Thu 26 Apr · Moon -22°
May 2142
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:10 local · Wed, Wed 2 May · Moon 49°