Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 2 January 1959 · 10:51 local in London
1959-01-02 10:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:51 local time in London on 2 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Jan
1959
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 (5°) 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 10:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:04
Next moonset
11:30
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1959
9
New Moon
Not visible05:34 local · Fri, Fri 9 Jan · Moon -18°
Jan 1959
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:27 local · Fri, Fri 16 Jan · Moon 29°
Jan 1959
24
Full Moon
Above horizon19:33 local · Sat, Sat 24 Jan · Moon 24°
Jan 1959
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:07 local · Sat, Sat 31 Jan · Moon -49°