First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 May 1946 · 06:13 local in London
1946-05-08 05:13 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:13 local time in London on 8 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 May
1946
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 06:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:52
Next moonset
03:31
Next events
Calendar →May 1946
16
Full Moon
Above horizon03:53 local · Thu, Thu 16 May · Moon 11°
May 1946
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:02 local · Fri, Fri 24 May · Moon 16°
May 1946
30
New Moon
Not visible21:49 local · Thu, Thu 30 May · Moon -7°
Jun 1946
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:07 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jun · Moon 41°