First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 5 May 1949 · 22:33 local in London
1949-05-05 21:33 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:33 local time in London on 5 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 May
1949
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 (42°) 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 22:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:15
Next moonset
03:22
Next events
Calendar →May 1949
12
Full Moon
Below horizon13:51 local · Thu, Thu 12 May · Moon -57°
May 1949
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:22 local · Thu, Thu 19 May · Moon -53°
May 1949
27
New Moon
Not visible23:24 local · Fri, Fri 27 May · Moon -12°
Jun 1949
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:27 local · Sat, Sat 4 Jun · Moon -19°