First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 8 May 1927 · 16:27 local in London
1927-05-08 15:27 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:27 local time in London on 8 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
43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 May
1927
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 (43°) 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 16:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:32
Next moonset
03:17
Next events
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Full Moon
Below horizon20:03 local · Mon, Mon 16 May · Moon -3°
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May 1927
30
New Moon
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Jun 1927
7
First Quarter Moon
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