First Quarter Moon
Friday, 6 May 1938 · 22:24 local in London
1938-05-06 21:24 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:24 local time in London on 6 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
33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 May
1938
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 (33°) 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 22:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:57
Next moonset
02:11
Next events
Calendar →May 1938
14
Full Moon
Below horizon09:39 local · Sat, Sat 14 May · Moon -40°
May 1938
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:36 local · Sun, Sun 22 May · Moon -10°
May 1938
29
New Moon
Not visible15:00 local · Sun, Sun 29 May · Moon 50°
Jun 1938
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:32 local · Sun, Sun 5 Jun · Moon -34°