First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 May 2041 · 04:54 local in London
2041-05-08 03:54 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 04:54 local time in London on 8 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 May
2041
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 04:54 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
11:52
Next moonset
03:31
Next events
Calendar →May 2041
16
Full Moon
Above horizon01:52 local · Thu, Thu 16 May · Moon 16°
May 2041
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:26 local · Wed, Wed 22 May · Moon -30°
May 2041
29
New Moon
Not visible23:56 local · Wed, Wed 29 May · Moon -14°
Jun 2041
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:41 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jun · Moon 30°