First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 1 May 2134 · 16:22 local in London
2134-05-01 15:22 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:22 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
1 May
2134
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 (44°) 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 16:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:28
Next moonset
03:39
Next events
Calendar →May 2134
8
Full Moon
Below horizon11:07 local · Sat, Sat 8 May · Moon -50°
May 2134
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:40 local · Sun, Sun 16 May · Moon 5°
May 2134
24
New Moon
Not visible00:12 local · Mon, Mon 24 May · Moon -16°
May 2134
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:16 local · Sun, Sun 30 May · Moon 44°