First Quarter Moon
Monday, 25 May 2015 · 18:19 local in London
2015-05-25 17:19 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:19 local time in London on 25 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
25 May
2015
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 18:19 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:19
Next moonset
01:52
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2015
2
Full Moon
Below horizon17:19 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jun · Moon -30°
Jun 2015
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:42 local · Tue, Tue 9 Jun · Moon -34°
Jun 2015
16
New Moon
Not visible15:05 local · Tue, Tue 16 Jun · Moon 48°
Jun 2015
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:03 local · Wed, Wed 24 Jun · Moon -10°