Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 12 January 1901 · 20:38 local in London
1901-01-12 20:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:38 local time in London on 12 January. Half of the visible disc is lit on the opposite side from first quarter. Morning observers get the best view of the terminator.
Moon altitude
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Jan
1901
Viewing tips
- Best viewing is after midnight and into the morning.
- The terminator favours craters on the opposite side from first quarter.
- Twilight can still give a pleasing low-contrast view.
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
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 20:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:01
Next moonset
11:04
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1901
20
New Moon
Not visible14:36 local · Sun, Sun 20 Jan · Moon 14°
Jan 1901
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:52 local · Sun, Sun 27 Jan · Moon -5°
Feb 1901
3
Full Moon
Below horizon15:30 local · Sun, Sun 3 Feb · Moon -13°
Feb 1901
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:12 local · Mon, Mon 11 Feb · Moon -57°