First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 2 May 2123 · 18:00 local in London
2123-05-02 17:00 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 18:00 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
48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
2 May
2123
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 (48°) 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 18:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:01
Next moonset
02:28
Next events
Calendar →May 2123
10
Full Moon
Below horizon14:01 local · Mon, Mon 10 May · Moon -56°
May 2123
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:23 local · Tue, Tue 18 May · Moon -35°
May 2123
25
New Moon
Not visible10:17 local · Tue, Tue 25 May · Moon 47°
Jun 2123
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:23 local · Tue, Tue 1 Jun · Moon -26°