First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 13 May 2065 · 11:52 local in London
2065-05-13 10:52 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:52 local time in London on 13 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 May
2065
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 11:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:13
Next moonset
02:23
Next events
Calendar →May 2065
20
Full Moon
Above horizon03:05 local · Wed, Wed 20 May · Moon 8°
May 2065
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:38 local · Wed, Wed 27 May · Moon -10°
Jun 2065
4
New Moon
Not visible04:05 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jun · Moon -2°
Jun 2065
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:25 local · Thu, Thu 11 Jun · Moon 34°