First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 May 1943 · 11:53 local in London
1943-05-12 09:53 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:53 local time in London on 12 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 May
1943
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 11:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:03
Next moonset
03:49
Next events
Calendar →May 1943
19
Full Moon
Above horizon23:13 local · Wed, Wed 19 May · Moon 13°
May 1943
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:34 local · Wed, Wed 26 May · Moon -21°
Jun 1943
3
New Moon
Not visible00:33 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jun · Moon -19°
Jun 1943
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:35 local · Fri, Fri 11 Jun · Moon -16°