Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 20 January 1941 · 11:02 local in London
1941-01-20 10:02 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:02 local time in London on 20 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Jan
1941
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 (9°) 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 11:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:32
Next moonset
12:10
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1941
27
New Moon
Not visible12:03 local · Mon, Mon 27 Jan · Moon 22°
Feb 1941
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:42 local · Tue, Tue 4 Feb · Moon 7°
Feb 1941
12
Full Moon
Above horizon01:26 local · Wed, Wed 12 Feb · Moon 48°
Feb 1941
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:07 local · Tue, Tue 18 Feb · Moon -55°