First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 12 February 2000 · 23:22 local in London
2000-02-12 23:22 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 23:22 local time in London on 12 February. 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Feb
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 (16°) 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 23:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:04
Next moonset
01:18
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2000
19
Full Moon
Below horizon16:27 local · Sat, Sat 19 Feb · Moon -6°
Feb 2000
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:54 local · Sun, Sun 27 Feb · Moon 15°
Mar 2000
6
New Moon
Not visible05:17 local · Mon, Mon 6 Mar · Moon -17°
Mar 2000
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:59 local · Mon, Mon 13 Mar · Moon -18°