First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 5 October 2000 · 11:59 local in London
2000-10-05 10:59 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 11:59 local time in London on 5 October. 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
5 Oct
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 11:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
15:06
Next moonset
23:16
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2000
13
Full Moon
Below horizon09:53 local · Fri, Fri 13 Oct · Moon -24°
Oct 2000
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:59 local · Fri, Fri 20 Oct · Moon 52°
Oct 2000
27
New Moon
Not visible08:58 local · Fri, Fri 27 Oct · Moon 11°
Nov 2000
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:27 local · Sat, Sat 4 Nov · Moon -54°