First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 15 May 2024 · 12:48 local in London
2024-05-15 11:48 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:48 local time in London on 15 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
15 May
2024
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 (7°) 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 12:48 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
13:01
Next moonset
02:57
Next events
Calendar →May 2024
23
Full Moon
Below horizon14:53 local · Thu, Thu 23 May · Moon -55°
May 2024
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:13 local · Thu, Thu 30 May · Moon -47°
Jun 2024
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New Moon
Not visible13:38 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jun · Moon 64°
Jun 2024
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:19 local · Fri, Fri 14 Jun · Moon -34°