First Quarter Moon
Friday, 28 May 1993 · 19:22 local in London
1993-05-28 18:22 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 19:22 local time in London on 28 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 May
1993
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 (42°) 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 19:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:43
Next moonset
01:28
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1993
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Full Moon
Below horizon14:02 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jun · Moon -59°
Jun 1993
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Last Quarter Moon
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Jun 1993
20
New Moon
Not visible02:53 local · Sun, Sun 20 Jun · Moon -13°
Jun 1993
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:43 local · Sat, Sat 26 Jun · Moon 4°