First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 2 May 1971 · 08:34 local in London
1971-05-02 07:34 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:34 local time in London on 2 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 May
1971
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 08:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:51
Next moonset
03:06
Next events
Calendar →May 1971
10
Full Moon
Below horizon12:24 local · Mon, Mon 10 May · Moon -61°
May 1971
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:15 local · Mon, Mon 17 May · Moon -44°
May 1971
24
New Moon
Not visible13:32 local · Mon, Mon 24 May · Moon 62°
Jun 1971
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:42 local · Tue, Tue 1 Jun · Moon -1°