First Quarter Moon
Friday, 15 May 1959 · 21:09 local in London
1959-05-15 20:09 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:09 local time in London on 15 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
41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 May
1959
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 (41°) 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 21:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:05
Next moonset
02:05
Next events
Calendar →May 1959
22
Full Moon
Below horizon13:56 local · Fri, Fri 22 May · Moon -54°
May 1959
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:14 local · Fri, Fri 29 May · Moon 25°
Jun 1959
6
New Moon
Not visible12:54 local · Sat, Sat 6 Jun · Moon 56°
Jun 1959
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:23 local · Sun, Sun 14 Jun · Moon -37°