First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 23 May 1942 · 11:11 local in London
1942-05-23 09:11 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:11 local time in London on 23 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
23 May
1942
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 11:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:26
Next moonset
03:22
Next events
Calendar →May 1942
30
Full Moon
Below horizon07:29 local · Sat, Sat 30 May · Moon -9°
Jun 1942
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:26 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jun · Moon -30°
Jun 1942
13
New Moon
Not visible23:02 local · Sat, Sat 13 Jun · Moon -10°
Jun 1942
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:45 local · Sun, Sun 21 Jun · Moon 29°