First Quarter Moon
Friday, 14 January 2000 · 13:34 local in London
2000-01-14 13:34 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:34 local time in London on 14 January. 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
14 Jan
2000
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 (17°) 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 13:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:04
Next moonset
00:57
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2000
21
Full Moon
Above horizon04:41 local · Fri, Fri 21 Jan · Moon 28°
Jan 2000
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:57 local · Fri, Fri 28 Jan · Moon 24°
Feb 2000
5
New Moon
Not visible13:04 local · Sat, Sat 5 Feb · Moon 20°
Feb 2000
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:22 local · Sat, Sat 12 Feb · Moon 16°