First Quarter Moon
Monday, 13 March 2000 · 06:59 local in London
2000-03-13 06:59 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 06:59 local time in London on 13 March. 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Mar
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
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 06:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
10:24
Next moonset
02:46
Next events
Calendar →Mar 2000
20
Full Moon
Above horizon04:45 local · Mon, Mon 20 Mar · Moon 16°
Mar 2000
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:21 local · Tue, Tue 28 Mar · Moon -15°
Apr 2000
4
New Moon
Not visible19:12 local · Tue, Tue 4 Apr · Moon 0°
Apr 2000
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:30 local · Tue, Tue 11 Apr · Moon 27°