First Quarter Moon
Monday, 14 May 1951 · 06:32 local in London
1951-05-14 05:32 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:32 local time in London on 14 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 May
1951
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 06:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:12
Next moonset
02:52
Next events
Calendar →May 1951
21
Full Moon
Below horizon06:45 local · Mon, Mon 21 May · Moon -18°
May 1951
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:17 local · Sun, Sun 27 May · Moon -42°
Jun 1951
4
New Moon
Not visible17:41 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jun · Moon 32°
Jun 1951
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:52 local · Tue, Tue 12 Jun · Moon 40°