First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 13 May 1913 · 11:45 local in London
1913-05-13 11:45 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:45 local time in London on 13 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 May
1913
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 (7°) 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 11:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:14
Next moonset
02:00
Next events
Calendar →May 1913
20
Full Moon
Below horizon07:18 local · Tue, Tue 20 May · Moon -32°
May 1913
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:04 local · Wed, Wed 28 May · Moon -11°
Jun 1913
4
New Moon
Not visible19:57 local · Wed, Wed 4 Jun · Moon 4°
Jun 1913
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:37 local · Wed, Wed 11 Jun · Moon 39°