Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 16 January 1936 · 19:41 local in London
1936-01-16 19:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:41 local time in London on 16 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Jan
1936
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 19:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:20
Next moonset
10:41
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1936
24
New Moon
Not visible07:18 local · Fri, Fri 24 Jan · Moon -4°
Jan 1936
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:36 local · Thu, Thu 30 Jan · Moon 16°
Feb 1936
7
Full Moon
Below horizon11:19 local · Fri, Fri 7 Feb · Moon -25°
Feb 1936
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:46 local · Sat, Sat 15 Feb · Moon -53°