First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 30 May 2020 · 04:30 local in London
2020-05-30 03:30 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:30 local time in London on 30 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
30 May
2020
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 04:30 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:40
Next moonset
02:43
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2020
5
Full Moon
Below horizon20:12 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jun · Moon -6°
Jun 2020
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:24 local · Sat, Sat 13 Jun · Moon 30°
Jun 2020
21
New Moon
Not visible07:42 local · Sun, Sun 21 Jun · Moon 23°
Jun 2020
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:16 local · Sun, Sun 28 Jun · Moon -30°