First Quarter Moon
Friday, 5 May 2006 · 06:13 local in London
2006-05-05 05:13 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:13 local time in London on 5 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 May
2006
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 06:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:48
Next moonset
03:24
Next events
Calendar →May 2006
13
Full Moon
Below horizon07:51 local · Sat, Sat 13 May · Moon -27°
May 2006
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:21 local · Sat, Sat 20 May · Moon 12°
May 2006
27
New Moon
Not visible06:26 local · Sat, Sat 27 May · Moon 15°
Jun 2006
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:06 local · Sun, Sun 4 Jun · Moon 16°