First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 16 May 1948 · 01:55 local in London
1948-05-16 00:55 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:55 local time in London on 16 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 May
1948
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 (8°) 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 01:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:22
Next moonset
02:59
Next events
Calendar →May 1948
23
Full Moon
Above horizon01:37 local · Sun, Sun 23 May · Moon 15°
May 1948
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:43 local · Sun, Sun 30 May · Moon -25°
Jun 1948
7
New Moon
Not visible13:56 local · Mon, Mon 7 Jun · Moon 61°
Jun 1948
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:40 local · Mon, Mon 14 Jun · Moon -32°