First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 1 May 2115 · 11:00 local in London
2115-05-01 10:00 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:00 local time in London on 1 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 May
2115
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 11:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:19
Next moonset
03:46
Next events
Calendar →May 2115
8
Full Moon
Below horizon20:11 local · Wed, Wed 8 May · Moon -2°
May 2115
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:55 local · Thu, Thu 16 May · Moon -28°
May 2115
24
New Moon
Not visible03:18 local · Fri, Fri 24 May · Moon -11°
May 2115
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:48 local · Thu, Thu 30 May · Moon 47°