First Quarter Moon
Monday, 9 May 2022 · 01:22 local in London
2022-05-09 00:22 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 01:22 local time in London on 9 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
9 May
2022
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 (15°) 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 01:22 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:04
Next moonset
03:15
Next events
Calendar →May 2022
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Full Moon
Below horizon05:14 local · Mon, Mon 16 May · Moon -1°
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New Moon
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Jun 2022
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