Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 30 January 1989 · 02:02 local in London
1989-01-30 02:02 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:02 local time in London on 30 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Jan
1989
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 (3°) 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 02:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:48
Next moonset
10:08
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1989
6
New Moon
Not visible07:37 local · Mon, Mon 6 Feb · Moon -2°
Feb 1989
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:15 local · Sun, Sun 12 Feb · Moon 23°
Feb 1989
20
Full Moon
Below horizon15:32 local · Mon, Mon 20 Feb · Moon -15°
Feb 1989
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:08 local · Tue, Tue 28 Feb · Moon -56°