First Quarter Moon
Friday, 13 May 2016 · 18:02 local in London
2016-05-13 17:02 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:02 local time in London on 13 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
47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 May
2016
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 (47°) 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 18:02 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:02
Next moonset
02:21
Next events
Calendar →May 2016
21
Full Moon
Above horizon22:15 local · Sat, Sat 21 May · Moon 13°
May 2016
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:12 local · Sun, Sun 29 May · Moon -7°
Jun 2016
5
New Moon
Not visible04:00 local · Sun, Sun 5 Jun · Moon -11°
Jun 2016
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:10 local · Sun, Sun 12 Jun · Moon -29°