Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 1 January 1921 · 04:35 local in London
1921-01-01 04:35 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:35 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Jan
1921
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
Above the horizon (29°) 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
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 04:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:22
Next moonset
11:29
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1921
9
New Moon
Not visible05:27 local · Sun, Sun 9 Jan · Moon -20°
Jan 1921
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:31 local · Mon, Mon 17 Jan · Moon -28°
Jan 1921
23
Full Moon
Above horizon23:08 local · Sun, Sun 23 Jan · Moon 50°
Jan 1921
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:02 local · Sun, Sun 30 Jan · Moon -45°