First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 7 May 1919 · 00:34 local in London
1919-05-06 23:34 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:34 local time in London on 7 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 May
1919
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 (14°) 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 00:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:47
Next moonset
02:10
Next events
Calendar →May 1919
15
Full Moon
Above horizon02:01 local · Thu, Thu 15 May · Moon 17°
May 1919
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:04 local · Thu, Thu 22 May · Moon -24°
May 1919
29
New Moon
Not visible14:12 local · Thu, Thu 29 May · Moon 56°
Jun 1919
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:22 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jun · Moon 4°