First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 13 May 2027 · 05:44 local in London
2027-05-13 04:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:44 local time in London on 13 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 May
2027
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 05:44 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:28
Next moonset
02:38
Next events
Calendar →May 2027
20
Full Moon
Below horizon11:59 local · Thu, Thu 20 May · Moon -62°
May 2027
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:58 local · Fri, Fri 28 May · Moon -23°
Jun 2027
4
New Moon
Not visible20:40 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jun · Moon 5°
Jun 2027
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:56 local · Fri, Fri 11 Jun · Moon -10°