Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 17 January 1963 · 20:34 local in London
1963-01-17 20:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:34 local time in London on 17 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Jan
1963
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 20:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:41
Next moonset
11:46
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1963
25
New Moon
Not visible13:42 local · Fri, Fri 25 Jan · Moon 15°
Feb 1963
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:50 local · Fri, Fri 1 Feb · Moon -18°
Feb 1963
8
Full Moon
Below horizon14:52 local · Fri, Fri 8 Feb · Moon -14°
Feb 1963
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:39 local · Sat, Sat 16 Feb · Moon -54°