First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 7 May 1957 · 03:30 local in London
1957-05-07 02:30 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:30 local time in London on 7 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 May
1957
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 03:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:43
Next moonset
02:31
Next events
Calendar →May 1957
13
Full Moon
Above horizon23:34 local · Mon, Mon 13 May · Moon 17°
May 1957
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:03 local · Tue, Tue 21 May · Moon -43°
May 1957
29
New Moon
Not visible12:39 local · Wed, Wed 29 May · Moon 58°
Jun 1957
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:10 local · Wed, Wed 5 Jun · Moon -35°