First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 7 May 2014 · 04:15 local in London
2014-05-07 03:15 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:15 local time in London on 7 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
7 May
2014
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 04:15 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:34
Next moonset
02:30
Next events
Calendar →May 2014
14
Full Moon
Below horizon20:16 local · Wed, Wed 14 May · Moon -2°
May 2014
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:59 local · Wed, Wed 21 May · Moon -14°
May 2014
28
New Moon
Not visible19:40 local · Wed, Wed 28 May · Moon 7°
Jun 2014
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:39 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jun · Moon 31°