First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 1 May 2039 · 15:07 local in London
2039-05-01 14:07 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 15:07 local time in London on 1 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
32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 May
2039
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 (32°) 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 15:07 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
12:27
Next moonset
03:32
Next events
Calendar →May 2039
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Full Moon
Below horizon12:20 local · Sun, Sun 8 May · Moon -52°
May 2039
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:17 local · Sun, Sun 15 May · Moon 9°
May 2039
23
New Moon
Not visible02:38 local · Mon, Mon 23 May · Moon -17°
May 2039
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:24 local · Tue, Tue 31 May · Moon -9°