First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 3 May 2017 · 03:47 local in London
2017-05-03 02:47 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:47 local time in London on 3 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 May
2017
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 03:47 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:18
Next moonset
03:07
Next events
Calendar →May 2017
10
Full Moon
Above horizon22:43 local · Wed, Wed 10 May · Moon 18°
May 2017
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:33 local · Fri, Fri 19 May · Moon -7°
May 2017
25
New Moon
Not visible20:45 local · Thu, Thu 25 May · Moon -3°
Jun 2017
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:42 local · Thu, Thu 1 Jun · Moon 11°