Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 21 January 1979 · 11:24 local in London
1979-01-21 11:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:24 local time in London on 21 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Jan
1979
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 11:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:21
Next moonset
11:44
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1979
28
New Moon
Not visible06:20 local · Sun, Sun 28 Jan · Moon -11°
Feb 1979
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:37 local · Sun, Sun 4 Feb · Moon 3°
Feb 1979
12
Full Moon
Above horizon02:40 local · Mon, Mon 12 Feb · Moon 40°
Feb 1979
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:17 local · Tue, Tue 20 Feb · Moon -1°