First Quarter Moon
Friday, 4 May 2074 · 09:53 local in London
2074-05-04 08:53 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:53 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 May
2074
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 09:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:52
Next moonset
03:11
Next events
Calendar →May 2074
11
Full Moon
Above horizon03:18 local · Fri, Fri 11 May · Moon 18°
May 2074
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:39 local · Thu, Thu 17 May · Moon -43°
May 2074
25
New Moon
Not visible23:44 local · Fri, Fri 25 May · Moon -20°
Jun 2074
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:14 local · Sat, Sat 2 Jun · Moon 46°