First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 22 May 2094 · 10:16 local in London
2094-05-22 09:16 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:16 local time in London on 22 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
22 May
2094
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 10:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:08
Next moonset
02:50
Next events
Calendar →May 2094
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Full Moon
Above horizon01:58 local · Sun, Sun 30 May · Moon 17°
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Last Quarter Moon
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13
New Moon
Not visible01:03 local · Sun, Sun 13 Jun · Moon -17°
Jun 2094
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:20 local · Mon, Mon 21 Jun · Moon -16°