Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 21 January 1949 · 14:08 local in London
1949-01-21 14:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:08 local time in London on 21 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Jan
1949
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 14:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:35
Next moonset
11:05
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1949
29
New Moon
Not visible02:42 local · Sat, Sat 29 Jan · Moon -50°
Feb 1949
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:05 local · Sun, Sun 6 Feb · Moon -15°
Feb 1949
13
Full Moon
Below horizon09:08 local · Sun, Sun 13 Feb · Moon -10°
Feb 1949
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:43 local · Sun, Sun 20 Feb · Moon -11°