First Quarter Moon
Friday, 12 May 1989 · 15:20 local in London
1989-05-12 14:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:20 local time in London on 12 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
12 May
1989
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 15:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:01
Next moonset
02:41
Next events
Calendar →May 1989
20
Full Moon
Below horizon19:16 local · Sat, Sat 20 May · Moon -16°
May 1989
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:01 local · Sun, Sun 28 May · Moon 23°
Jun 1989
3
New Moon
Not visible20:53 local · Sat, Sat 3 Jun · Moon 4°
Jun 1989
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:59 local · Sun, Sun 11 Jun · Moon -35°