First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 19 May 1983 · 15:17 local in London
1983-05-19 14:17 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:17 local time in London on 19 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 May
1983
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 (30°) 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 15:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:05
Next moonset
02:59
Next events
Calendar →May 1983
26
Full Moon
Below horizon19:48 local · Thu, Thu 26 May · Moon -8°
Jun 1983
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:08 local · Fri, Fri 3 Jun · Moon -38°
Jun 1983
11
New Moon
Not visible05:38 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jun · Moon 5°
Jun 1983
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:46 local · Fri, Fri 17 Jun · Moon 40°