First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 24 May 2072 · 22:53 local in London
2072-05-24 21:53 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:53 local time in London on 24 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
27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
24 May
2072
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 (27°) 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 22:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:09
Next moonset
02:00
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