First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 4 April 2169 · 23:38 local in London
2169-04-04 22:38 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:38 local time in London on 4 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
32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Apr
2169
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 (32°) 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 23:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:31
Next moonset
03:36
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2169
11
Full Moon
Below horizon17:08 local · Tue, Tue 11 Apr · Moon -22°
Apr 2169
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:59 local · Wed, Wed 19 Apr · Moon 14°
Apr 2169
27
New Moon
Not visible05:56 local · Thu, Thu 27 Apr · Moon -2°
May 2169
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:38 local · Thu, Thu 4 May · Moon -15°