Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 8 January 1972 · 13:31 local in London
1972-01-08 13:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:31 local time in London on 8 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Jan
1972
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 13:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:20
Next moonset
11:01
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1972
16
New Moon
Not visible10:53 local · Sun, Sun 16 Jan · Moon 14°
Jan 1972
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:29 local · Sun, Sun 23 Jan · Moon -6°
Jan 1972
30
Full Moon
Below horizon10:58 local · Sun, Sun 30 Jan · Moon -20°
Feb 1972
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:12 local · Mon, Mon 7 Feb · Moon -12°