First Quarter Moon
Friday, 26 May 1939 · 00:20 local in London
1939-05-25 23:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:20 local time in London on 26 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
26 May
1939
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 (11°) 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 00:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:17
Next moonset
01:35
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1939
2
Full Moon
Above horizon04:11 local · Fri, Fri 2 Jun · Moon 7°
Jun 1939
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:07 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jun · Moon 32°
Jun 1939
17
New Moon
Not visible14:37 local · Sat, Sat 17 Jun · Moon 52°
Jun 1939
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:35 local · Sat, Sat 24 Jun · Moon -39°