First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 5 September 2000 · 17:28 local in London
2000-09-05 16:28 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:28 local time in London on 5 September. 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
5 Sep
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 17:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:27
Next moonset
23:13
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2000
13
Full Moon
Above horizon20:37 local · Wed, Wed 13 Sept · Moon 8°
Sept 2000
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:28 local · Thu, Thu 21 Sept · Moon 31°
Sept 2000
27
New Moon
Not visible20:53 local · Wed, Wed 27 Sept · Moon -16°
Oct 2000
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:59 local · Thu, Thu 5 Oct · Moon -26°