First Quarter Moon
Monday, 4 May 1903 · 07:26 local in London
1903-05-04 07:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:26 local time in London on 4 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 May
1903
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 07:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:19
Next moonset
01:40
Next events
Calendar →May 1903
11
Full Moon
Below horizon13:18 local · Mon, Mon 11 May · Moon -50°
May 1903
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:18 local · Tue, Tue 19 May · Moon -35°
May 1903
26
New Moon
Not visible22:50 local · Tue, Tue 26 May · Moon -20°
Jun 1903
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:24 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jun · Moon 15°