First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 19 May 2021 · 20:13 local in London
2021-05-19 19:13 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:13 local time in London on 19 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
53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 May
2021
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 (53°) 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 20:13 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:45
Next moonset
02:55
Next events
Calendar →May 2021
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Full Moon
Below horizon12:14 local · Wed, Wed 26 May · Moon -58°
Jun 2021
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:25 local · Wed, Wed 2 Jun · Moon 24°
Jun 2021
10
New Moon
Not visible11:53 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jun · Moon 59°
Jun 2021
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:54 local · Fri, Fri 18 Jun · Moon -26°