First Quarter Moon
Friday, 4 May 2131 · 06:00 local in London
2131-05-04 05:00 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:00 local time in London on 4 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 May
2131
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 06:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:53
Next moonset
03:28
Next events
Calendar →May 2131
12
Full Moon
Below horizon09:04 local · Sat, Sat 12 May · Moon -30°
May 2131
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:09 local · Sun, Sun 20 May · Moon 3°
May 2131
26
New Moon
Not visible17:20 local · Sat, Sat 26 May · Moon 29°
Jun 2131
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:31 local · Sat, Sat 2 Jun · Moon 46°