First Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 16 February 2005 · 00:16 local in London
2005-02-16 00:16 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 00:16 local time in London on 16 February. 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
16 Feb
2005
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 (13°) 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 00:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
09:59
Next moonset
02:02
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2005
24
Full Moon
Above horizon04:54 local · Thu, Thu 24 Feb · Moon 22°
Mar 2005
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:37 local · Thu, Thu 3 Mar · Moon -65°
Mar 2005
10
New Moon
Not visible09:10 local · Thu, Thu 10 Mar · Moon 19°
Mar 2005
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:19 local · Thu, Thu 17 Mar · Moon 62°