Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 19 January 1971 · 19:08 local in London
1971-01-19 18:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:08 local time in London on 19 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
-54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Jan
1971
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 19:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:32
Next moonset
11:35
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1971
26
New Moon
Not visible23:55 local · Tue, Tue 26 Jan · Moon -55°
Feb 1971
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:31 local · Tue, Tue 2 Feb · Moon 40°
Feb 1971
10
Full Moon
Below horizon08:42 local · Wed, Wed 10 Feb · Moon -2°
Feb 1971
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:14 local · Thu, Thu 18 Feb · Moon -23°