First Quarter Moon
Friday, 23 April 2151 · 21:29 local in London
2151-04-23 20:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:29 local time in London on 23 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
52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 Apr
2151
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 (52°) 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 21:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:58
Next moonset
03:38
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2151
30
Full Moon
Above horizon20:58 local · Fri, Fri 30 Apr · Moon 7°
May 2151
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:07 local · Sat, Sat 8 May · Moon -57°
May 2151
16
New Moon
Not visible09:26 local · Sun, Sun 16 May · Moon 35°
May 2151
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:52 local · Sun, Sun 23 May · Moon -2°