First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 14 May 1997 · 11:55 local in London
1997-05-14 10:55 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:55 local time in London on 14 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 May
1997
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 11:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:17
Next moonset
02:23
Next events
Calendar →May 1997
22
Full Moon
Below horizon10:13 local · Thu, Thu 22 May · Moon -42°
May 1997
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:51 local · Thu, Thu 29 May · Moon 27°
Jun 1997
5
New Moon
Not visible08:04 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jun · Moon 23°
Jun 1997
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:52 local · Fri, Fri 13 Jun · Moon -34°