First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 4 May 2055 · 12:10 local in London
2055-05-04 11:10 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 12:10 local time in London on 4 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 May
2055
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 (2°) 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 12:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:04
Next moonset
03:05
Next events
Calendar →May 2055
11
Full Moon
Above horizon03:32 local · Tue, Tue 11 May · Moon 17°
May 2055
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:30 local · Tue, Tue 18 May · Moon -4°
May 2055
26
New Moon
Not visible13:57 local · Wed, Wed 26 May · Moon 53°
Jun 2055
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:01 local · Wed, Wed 2 Jun · Moon 45°