First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 May 2019 · 02:12 local in London
2019-05-12 01:12 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:12 local time in London on 12 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 May
2019
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 (5°) 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 02:12 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:22
Next moonset
02:50
Next events
Calendar →May 2019
18
Full Moon
Above horizon22:11 local · Sat, Sat 18 May · Moon 13°
May 2019
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:34 local · Sun, Sun 26 May · Moon -47°
Jun 2019
3
New Moon
Not visible11:02 local · Mon, Mon 3 Jun · Moon 50°
Jun 2019
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:59 local · Mon, Mon 10 Jun · Moon -30°