First Quarter Moon
Monday, 4 December 2000 · 03:56 local in London
2000-12-04 03:56 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 03:56 local time in London on 4 December. 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
-42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
4 Dec
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 03:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:13
Next moonset
00:06
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2000
11
Full Moon
Below horizon09:03 local · Mon, Mon 11 Dec · Moon -9°
Dec 2000
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:41 local · Mon, Mon 18 Dec · Moon 9°
Dec 2000
25
New Moon
Not visible17:22 local · Mon, Mon 25 Dec · Moon -12°
Jan 2001
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:32 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jan · Moon 13°