Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 30 January 1951 · 15:14 local in London
1951-01-30 15:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:14 local time in London on 30 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Jan
1951
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 15:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:08
Next moonset
10:24
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1951
6
New Moon
Not visible07:54 local · Tue, Tue 6 Feb · Moon -1°
Feb 1951
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:55 local · Tue, Tue 13 Feb · Moon 44°
Feb 1951
21
Full Moon
Above horizon21:12 local · Wed, Wed 21 Feb · Moon 35°
Feb 1951
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:00 local · Wed, Wed 28 Feb · Moon -30°