First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 29 May 1917 · 00:33 local in London
1917-05-28 23:33 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:33 local time in London on 29 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
29 May
1917
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 (8°) 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 00:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:15
Next moonset
01:30
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1917
5
Full Moon
Below horizon14:06 local · Tue, Tue 5 Jun · Moon -60°
Jun 1917
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:38 local · Tue, Tue 12 Jun · Moon 38°
Jun 1917
19
New Moon
Not visible14:02 local · Tue, Tue 19 Jun · Moon 60°
Jun 1917
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:08 local · Wed, Wed 27 Jun · Moon 27°