First Quarter Moon
Friday, 1 May 2009 · 21:44 local in London
2009-05-01 20:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:44 local time in London on 1 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 May
2009
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 (44°) 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 21:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:38
Next moonset
02:48
Next events
Calendar →May 2009
9
Full Moon
Below horizon05:02 local · Sat, Sat 9 May · Moon -2°
May 2009
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:26 local · Sun, Sun 17 May · Moon 25°
May 2009
24
New Moon
Not visible13:11 local · Sun, Sun 24 May · Moon 63°
May 2009
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:22 local · Sun, Sun 31 May · Moon -24°