Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 12 January 1939 · 13:11 local in London
1939-01-12 13:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:11 local time in London on 12 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Jan
1939
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 13:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:20
Next moonset
11:23
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1939
20
New Moon
Not visible13:27 local · Fri, Fri 20 Jan · Moon 20°
Jan 1939
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:00 local · Sat, Sat 28 Jan · Moon 39°
Feb 1939
4
Full Moon
Below horizon07:55 local · Sat, Sat 4 Feb · Moon -7°
Feb 1939
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:12 local · Sat, Sat 11 Feb · Moon 17°