Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 10 January 1961 · 03:02 local in London
1961-01-10 03:02 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:02 local time in London on 10 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Jan
1961
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 (22°) 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 03:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:26
Next moonset
11:46
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1961
16
New Moon
Not visible21:30 local · Mon, Mon 16 Jan · Moon -44°
Jan 1961
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:14 local · Mon, Mon 23 Jan · Moon 41°
Jan 1961
31
Full Moon
Above horizon18:47 local · Tue, Tue 31 Jan · Moon 17°
Feb 1961
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:49 local · Wed, Wed 8 Feb · Moon -49°