First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 3 May 1998 · 11:04 local in London
1998-05-03 10:04 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:04 local time in London on 3 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
-7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 May
1998
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 11:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:59
Next moonset
02:51
Next events
Calendar →May 1998
11
Full Moon
Below horizon15:30 local · Mon, Mon 11 May · Moon -42°
May 1998
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:35 local · Tue, Tue 19 May · Moon 23°
May 1998
25
New Moon
Not visible20:32 local · Mon, Mon 25 May · Moon -1°
Jun 1998
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:45 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jun · Moon -8°