First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 17 October 1999 · 16:00 local in London
1999-10-17 15:00 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:00 local time in London on 17 October. 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
17 Oct
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
Above the horizon (8°) 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 16:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:26
Next moonset
23:27
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1999
24
Full Moon
Above horizon22:02 local · Sun, Sun 24 Oct · Moon 33°
Oct 1999
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:04 local · Sun, Sun 31 Oct · Moon 13°
Nov 1999
8
New Moon
Not visible03:53 local · Mon, Mon 8 Nov · Moon -27°
Nov 1999
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:03 local · Tue, Tue 16 Nov · Moon -40°