First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 19 August 1999 · 02:47 local in London
1999-08-19 01:47 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:47 local time in London on 19 August. 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
-29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
19 Aug
1999
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 02:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:35
Next moonset
00:01
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1999
27
Full Moon
Above horizon00:48 local · Fri, Fri 27 Aug · Moon 26°
Sept 1999
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:17 local · Thu, Thu 2 Sept · Moon 0°
Sept 1999
9
New Moon
Not visible23:02 local · Thu, Thu 9 Sept · Moon -26°
Sept 1999
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:06 local · Fri, Fri 17 Sept · Moon 12°