First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 16 November 1999 · 09:03 local in London
1999-11-16 09:03 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 09:03 local time in London on 16 November. 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
-40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Nov
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 09:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:31
Next moonset
23:25
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1999
23
Full Moon
Above horizon07:04 local · Tue, Tue 23 Nov · Moon 1°
Nov 1999
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:19 local · Mon, Mon 29 Nov · Moon 1°
Dec 1999
7
New Moon
Not visible22:32 local · Tue, Tue 7 Dec · Moon -54°
Dec 1999
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:50 local · Thu, Thu 16 Dec · Moon -12°