First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 13 May 2122 · 09:37 local in London
2122-05-13 08:37 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:37 local time in London on 13 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 May
2122
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 09:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:25
Next moonset
02:16
Next events
Calendar →May 2122
21
Full Moon
Below horizon13:21 local · Thu, Thu 21 May · Moon -61°
May 2122
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:57 local · Fri, Fri 29 May · Moon 12°
Jun 2122
4
New Moon
Not visible17:37 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jun · Moon 30°
Jun 2122
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:09 local · Fri, Fri 12 Jun · Moon -3°