First Quarter Moon
Monday, 21 May 1934 · 16:20 local in London
1934-05-21 15:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:20 local time in London on 21 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
35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
21 May
1934
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 (35°) 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 16:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:20
Next moonset
02:08
Next events
Calendar →May 1934
28
Full Moon
Above horizon22:41 local · Mon, Mon 28 May · Moon 6°
Jun 1934
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:53 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jun · Moon -11°
Jun 1934
12
New Moon
Not visible03:12 local · Tue, Tue 12 Jun · Moon -6°
Jun 1934
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:37 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jun · Moon -41°