First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 3 May 2112 · 22:28 local in London
2112-05-03 21:28 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 22:28 local time in London on 3 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 May
2112
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 (40°) 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 22:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:15
Next moonset
03:04
Next events
Calendar →May 2112
11
Full Moon
Above horizon22:09 local · Wed, Wed 11 May · Moon 14°
May 2112
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:47 local · Wed, Wed 18 May · Moon -26°
May 2112
25
New Moon
Not visible20:22 local · Wed, Wed 25 May · Moon 1°
Jun 2112
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:34 local · Thu, Thu 2 Jun · Moon 37°