First Quarter Moon
Friday, 2 May 2104 · 02:42 local in London
2104-05-02 01:42 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:42 local time in London on 2 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 May
2104
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 02:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:29
Next moonset
02:42
Next events
Calendar →May 2104
10
Full Moon
Below horizon06:33 local · Sat, Sat 10 May · Moon -13°
May 2104
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:16 local · Sat, Sat 17 May · Moon -47°
May 2104
24
New Moon
Not visible10:11 local · Sat, Sat 24 May · Moon 47°
May 2104
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:46 local · Sat, Sat 31 May · Moon 41°