First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 22 May 1999 · 06:34 local in London
1999-05-22 05:34 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:34 local time in London on 22 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 May
1999
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 06:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:28
Next moonset
02:40
Next events
Calendar →May 1999
30
Full Moon
Below horizon07:40 local · Sun, Sun 30 May · Moon -20°
Jun 1999
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:20 local · Mon, Mon 7 Jun · Moon 25°
Jun 1999
13
New Moon
Not visible20:03 local · Sun, Sun 13 Jun · Moon 5°
Jun 1999
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:13 local · Sun, Sun 20 Jun · Moon 42°