First Quarter Moon
Monday, 7 April 2166 · 10:51 local in London
2166-04-07 09:51 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:51 local time in London on 7 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Apr
2166
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 10:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:33
Next moonset
03:21
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2166
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Full Moon
Below horizon14:10 local · Tue, Tue 15 Apr · Moon -43°
Apr 2166
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:42 local · Wed, Wed 23 Apr · Moon 13°
Apr 2166
30
New Moon
Not visible00:56 local · Wed, Wed 30 Apr · Moon -29°
May 2166
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:32 local · Wed, Wed 7 May · Moon 8°