First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 May 2071 · 20:05 local in London
2071-05-06 19:05 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:05 local time in London on 6 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
49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 May
2071
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 (49°) 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 20:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:59
Next moonset
02:22
Next events
Calendar →May 2071
14
Full Moon
Above horizon04:24 local · Thu, Thu 14 May · Moon 9°
May 2071
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:19 local · Fri, Fri 22 May · Moon 29°
May 2071
29
New Moon
Not visible12:17 local · Fri, Fri 29 May · Moon 54°
Jun 2071
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:38 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jun · Moon -11°