Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 13 January 1920 · 00:08 local in London
1920-01-13 00:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:08 local time in London on 13 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Jan
1920
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 00:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:49
Next moonset
11:05
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1920
21
New Moon
Not visible05:27 local · Wed, Wed 21 Jan · Moon -19°
Jan 1920
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:38 local · Wed, Wed 28 Jan · Moon 44°
Feb 1920
4
Full Moon
Below horizon08:42 local · Wed, Wed 4 Feb · Moon -13°
Feb 1920
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:49 local · Wed, Wed 11 Feb · Moon -43°