First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 7 May 1995 · 22:44 local in London
1995-05-07 21:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:44 local time in London on 7 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
7 May
1995
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 22:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:53
Next moonset
02:09
Next events
Calendar →May 1995
14
Full Moon
Above horizon21:48 local · Sun, Sun 14 May · Moon 9°
May 1995
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:36 local · Sun, Sun 21 May · Moon -1°
May 1995
29
New Moon
Not visible10:27 local · Mon, Mon 29 May · Moon 45°
Jun 1995
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:26 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jun · Moon -13°