First Quarter Moon
Friday, 8 May 1908 · 11:23 local in London
1908-05-08 11:23 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:23 local time in London on 8 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 May
1908
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 (5°) 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 11:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:44
Next moonset
02:17
Next events
Calendar →May 1908
16
Full Moon
Above horizon04:32 local · Sat, Sat 16 May · Moon 0°
May 1908
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:17 local · Sat, Sat 23 May · Moon -12°
May 1908
30
New Moon
Not visible03:15 local · Sat, Sat 30 May · Moon -8°
Jun 1908
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:56 local · Sun, Sun 7 Jun · Moon -26°