First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 4 May 1922 · 13:55 local in London
1922-05-04 12:55 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:55 local time in London on 4 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 May
1922
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 (16°) 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 13:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:15
Next moonset
02:34
Next events
Calendar →May 1922
11
Full Moon
Below horizon07:06 local · Thu, Thu 11 May · Moon -12°
May 1922
18
Last Quarter Moon
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May 1922
26
New Moon
Not visible19:04 local · Fri, Fri 26 May · Moon 12°
Jun 1922
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:10 local · Fri, Fri 2 Jun · Moon 43°