First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 13 April 2171 · 14:29 local in London
2171-04-13 13:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:29 local time in London on 13 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Apr
2171
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 (30°) 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 14:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:51
Next moonset
04:09
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2171
20
Full Moon
Below horizon08:54 local · Sat, Sat 20 Apr · Moon -25°
Apr 2171
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:35 local · Sat, Sat 27 Apr · Moon -8°
May 2171
5
New Moon
Not visible04:10 local · Sun, Sun 5 May · Moon -11°
May 2171
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:45 local · Mon, Mon 13 May · Moon 11°