First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 15 May 1929 · 21:56 local in London
1929-05-15 20:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:56 local time in London on 15 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 May
1929
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 (44°) 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 21:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:33
Next moonset
03:04
Next events
Calendar →May 1929
23
Full Moon
Below horizon13:50 local · Thu, Thu 23 May · Moon -58°
May 1929
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:13 local · Fri, Fri 31 May · Moon -44°
Jun 1929
7
New Moon
Not visible14:56 local · Fri, Fri 7 Jun · Moon 55°
Jun 1929
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:14 local · Fri, Fri 14 Jun · Moon -31°