First Quarter Moon
Monday, 28 May 2012 · 21:16 local in London
2012-05-28 20:16 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:16 local time in London on 28 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
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
28 May
2012
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 (34°) 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 21:16 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:34
Next moonset
01:25
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2012
4
Full Moon
Below horizon12:12 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jun · Moon -59°
Jun 2012
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:42 local · Mon, Mon 11 Jun · Moon 12°
Jun 2012
19
New Moon
Not visible16:02 local · Tue, Tue 19 Jun · Moon 43°
Jun 2012
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:31 local · Wed, Wed 27 Jun · Moon -37°