First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 9 May 2136 · 08:31 local in London
2136-05-09 07:31 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 08:31 local time in London on 9 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
9 May
2136
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 08:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:51
Next moonset
03:14
Next events
Calendar →May 2136
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Full Moon
Above horizon02:19 local · Wed, Wed 16 May · Moon 12°
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22
Last Quarter Moon
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May 2136
30
New Moon
Not visible23:14 local · Wed, Wed 30 May · Moon -9°
Jun 2136
7
First Quarter Moon
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