First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 16 April 2157 · 14:18 local in London
2157-04-16 13:18 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:18 local time in London on 16 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Apr
2157
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 (26°) 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 14:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:15
Next moonset
03:39
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2157
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Full Moon
Below horizon18:48 local · Sun, Sun 24 Apr · Moon -15°
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Last Quarter Moon
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May 2157
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New Moon
Not visible01:06 local · Mon, Mon 9 May · Moon -17°
May 2157
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:14 local · Mon, Mon 16 May · Moon -25°