First Quarter Moon
Friday, 6 May 2101 · 14:00 local in London
2101-05-06 13:00 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 14:00 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
6 May
2101
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 (19°) 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 14:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:59
Next moonset
02:54
Next events
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Full Moon
Below horizon11:15 local · Fri, Fri 13 May · Moon -57°
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20
Last Quarter Moon
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28
New Moon
Not visible01:50 local · Sat, Sat 28 May · Moon -12°
Jun 2101
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