First Quarter Moon
Monday, 16 May 1910 · 02:13 local in London
1910-05-16 02:13 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:13 local time in London on 16 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 May
1910
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 02:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:11
Next moonset
02:18
Next events
Calendar →May 1910
24
Full Moon
Below horizon05:39 local · Tue, Tue 24 May · Moon -14°
May 1910
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:24 local · Tue, Tue 31 May · Moon -28°
Jun 1910
7
New Moon
Not visible13:16 local · Tue, Tue 7 Jun · Moon 58°
Jun 1910
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:19 local · Tue, Tue 14 Jun · Moon 39°