First Quarter Moon
Monday, 5 May 1930 · 17:53 local in London
1930-05-05 16:53 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:53 local time in London on 5 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
55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 May
1930
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 (55°) 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 17:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:30
Next moonset
03:29
Next events
Calendar →May 1930
12
Full Moon
Below horizon18:29 local · Mon, Mon 12 May · Moon -20°
May 1930
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:22 local · Tue, Tue 20 May · Moon -48°
May 1930
28
New Moon
Not visible06:37 local · Wed, Wed 28 May · Moon 15°
Jun 1930
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:56 local · Tue, Tue 3 Jun · Moon 29°