First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 26 May 1928 · 10:12 local in London
1928-05-26 09:12 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:12 local time in London on 26 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
26 May
1928
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 10:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:10
Next moonset
02:48
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Calendar →Jun 1928
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Full Moon
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Last Quarter Moon
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Jun 1928
17
New Moon
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Jun 1928
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:47 local · Sun, Sun 24 Jun · Moon 14°