First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 28 May 1955 · 15:01 local in London
1955-05-28 14:01 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:01 local time in London on 28 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 May
1955
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 (21°) 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 15:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:48
Next moonset
01:34
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1955
5
Full Moon
Below horizon15:09 local · Sun, Sun 5 Jun · Moon -53°
Jun 1955
13
Last Quarter Moon
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Jun 1955
20
New Moon
Not visible05:12 local · Mon, Mon 20 Jun · Moon 2°
Jun 1955
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:44 local · Mon, Mon 27 Jun · Moon -23°