Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 28 January 1981 · 04:19 local in London
1981-01-28 04:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:19 local time in London on 28 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
28 Jan
1981
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 (25°) 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 04:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:43
Next moonset
11:20
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1981
4
New Moon
Not visible22:14 local · Wed, Wed 4 Feb · Moon -48°
Feb 1981
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:49 local · Wed, Wed 11 Feb · Moon 51°
Feb 1981
18
Full Moon
Above horizon22:58 local · Wed, Wed 18 Feb · Moon 48°
Feb 1981
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:14 local · Fri, Fri 27 Feb · Moon -3°