Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 14 January 1909 · 18:11 local in London
1909-01-14 18:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:11 local time in London on 14 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Jan
1909
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 18:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:45
Next moonset
11:47
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1909
22
New Moon
Not visible00:12 local · Fri, Fri 22 Jan · Moon -62°
Jan 1909
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:07 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jan · Moon 36°
Feb 1909
5
Full Moon
Below horizon08:25 local · Fri, Fri 5 Feb · Moon -2°
Feb 1909
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:47 local · Sat, Sat 13 Feb · Moon -21°