First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 2 May 2028 · 03:26 local in London
2028-05-02 02:26 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:26 local time in London on 2 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
2 May
2028
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 03:26 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:23
Next moonset
02:56
Next events
Calendar →May 2028
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Full Moon
Below horizon20:49 local · Mon, Mon 8 May · Moon -1°
May 2028
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:43 local · Tue, Tue 16 May · Moon 4°
May 2028
24
New Moon
Not visible09:16 local · Wed, Wed 24 May · Moon 40°
May 2028
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:37 local · Wed, Wed 31 May · Moon -31°