First Quarter Moon
Friday, 13 May 1932 · 15:02 local in London
1932-05-13 14:02 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:02 local time in London on 13 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 May
1932
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 (28°) 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 15:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:05
Next moonset
02:53
Next events
Calendar →May 1932
20
Full Moon
Below horizon06:09 local · Fri, Fri 20 May · Moon -13°
May 1932
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:55 local · Fri, Fri 27 May · Moon 24°
Jun 1932
4
New Moon
Not visible10:16 local · Sat, Sat 4 Jun · Moon 51°
Jun 1932
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:39 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jun · Moon 24°