First Quarter Moon
Monday, 22 May 1961 · 17:19 local in London
1961-05-22 16:19 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:19 local time in London on 22 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
43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 May
1961
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 (43°) 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 17:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:07
Next moonset
02:18
Next events
Calendar →May 1961
30
Full Moon
Below horizon05:37 local · Tue, Tue 30 May · Moon -1°
Jun 1961
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:19 local · Mon, Mon 5 Jun · Moon -32°
Jun 1961
13
New Moon
Not visible06:16 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jun · Moon 7°
Jun 1961
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:01 local · Wed, Wed 21 Jun · Moon -25°