First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 8 May 2098 · 05:21 local in London
2098-05-08 04:21 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 05:21 local time in London on 8 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
8 May
2098
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 05:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:58
Next moonset
03:26
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Full Moon
Below horizon08:16 local · Thu, Thu 15 May · Moon -30°
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New Moon
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6
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