First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 19 May 1926 · 18:48 local in London
1926-05-19 17:48 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:48 local time in London on 19 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
53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 May
1926
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 (53°) 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 18:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:46
Next moonset
02:46
Next events
Calendar →May 1926
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Full Moon
Below horizon12:49 local · Thu, Thu 27 May · Moon -57°
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3
Last Quarter Moon
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Jun 1926
10
New Moon
Not visible11:08 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jun · Moon 52°
Jun 1926
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:14 local · Fri, Fri 18 Jun · Moon -4°