Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 1 January 1902 · 16:08 local in London
1902-01-01 16:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:08 local time in London on 1 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
-40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Jan
1902
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 16:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:49
Next moonset
11:37
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1902
9
New Moon
Not visible21:15 local · Thu, Thu 9 Jan · Moon -43°
Jan 1902
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:38 local · Fri, Fri 17 Jan · Moon -27°
Jan 1902
24
Full Moon
Above horizon00:06 local · Fri, Fri 24 Jan · Moon 53°
Jan 1902
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:09 local · Fri, Fri 31 Jan · Moon -23°