First Quarter Moon
Monday, 7 August 2000 · 02:02 local in London
2000-08-07 01:02 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 02:02 local time in London on 7 August. 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Aug
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 02:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:26
Next moonset
00:14
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2000
15
Full Moon
Below horizon06:13 local · Tue, Tue 15 Aug · Moon -5°
Aug 2000
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:51 local · Tue, Tue 22 Aug · Moon -22°
Aug 2000
29
New Moon
Not visible11:19 local · Tue, Tue 29 Aug · Moon 45°
Sept 2000
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:28 local · Tue, Tue 5 Sept · Moon 16°