First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 6 May 1900 · 13:39 local in London
1900-05-06 13:39 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:39 local time in London on 6 May. 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 May
1900
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 (22°) 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 13:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:11
Next moonset
01:20
Next events
Calendar →May 1900
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Full Moon
Below horizon15:37 local · Mon, Mon 14 May · Moon -37°
May 1900
21
Last Quarter Moon
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28
New Moon
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Jun 1900
5
First Quarter Moon
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