First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 April 2152 · 18:01 local in London
2152-04-12 17:01 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:01 local time in London on 12 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
60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Apr
2152
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 (60°) 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 18:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:46
Next moonset
04:02
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2152
19
Full Moon
Below horizon08:44 local · Wed, Wed 19 Apr · Moon -23°
Apr 2152
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:25 local · Wed, Wed 26 Apr · Moon -46°
May 2152
4
New Moon
Not visible18:54 local · Thu, Thu 4 May · Moon 12°
May 2152
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:24 local · Fri, Fri 12 May · Moon 23°