First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 20 May 1953 · 19:20 local in London
1953-05-20 18:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:20 local time in London on 20 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
48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
20 May
1953
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 (48°) 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 19:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:11
Next moonset
02:04
Next events
Calendar →May 1953
28
Full Moon
Below horizon18:03 local · Thu, Thu 28 May · Moon -28°
Jun 1953
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:36 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jun · Moon -42°
Jun 1953
11
New Moon
Not visible15:55 local · Thu, Thu 11 Jun · Moon 48°
Jun 1953
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:01 local · Fri, Fri 19 Jun · Moon -2°