First Quarter Moon
Friday, 5 May 2158 · 10:36 local in London
2158-05-05 09:36 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 10:36 local time in London on 5 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 May
2158
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 10:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:00
Next moonset
02:46
Next events
Calendar →May 2158
13
Full Moon
Below horizon11:14 local · Sat, Sat 13 May · Moon -56°
May 2158
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:53 local · Sun, Sun 21 May · Moon 19°
May 2158
28
New Moon
Not visible00:57 local · Sun, Sun 28 May · Moon -13°
Jun 2158
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:17 local · Sat, Sat 3 Jun · Moon 18°