First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 14 May 1902 · 13:40 local in London
1902-05-14 13:40 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:40 local time in London on 14 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 May
1902
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 (20°) 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 13:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:27
Next moonset
01:07
Next events
Calendar →May 1902
22
Full Moon
Below horizon10:46 local · Thu, Thu 22 May · Moon -54°
May 1902
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:00 local · Fri, Fri 30 May · Moon -3°
Jun 1902
6
New Moon
Not visible06:11 local · Fri, Fri 6 Jun · Moon 16°
Jun 1902
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:54 local · Thu, Thu 12 Jun · Moon 1°