First Quarter Moon
Monday, 17 May 2032 · 10:44 local in London
2032-05-17 09:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:44 local time in London on 17 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
17 May
2032
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 10:44 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:33
Next moonset
02:00
Next events
Calendar →May 2032
25
Full Moon
Above horizon03:37 local · Tue, Tue 25 May · Moon 11°
May 2032
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:51 local · Mon, Mon 31 May · Moon -31°
Jun 2032
8
New Moon
Not visible02:32 local · Tue, Tue 8 Jun · Moon -16°
Jun 2032
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:00 local · Wed, Wed 16 Jun · Moon -28°