Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 18 January 1990 · 21:18 local in London
1990-01-18 21:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:18 local time in London on 18 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Jan
1990
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 21:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:21
Next moonset
10:32
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1990
26
New Moon
Not visible19:20 local · Fri, Fri 26 Jan · Moon -26°
Feb 1990
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:33 local · Fri, Fri 2 Feb · Moon 58°
Feb 1990
9
Full Moon
Above horizon19:16 local · Fri, Fri 9 Feb · Moon 20°
Feb 1990
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:48 local · Sat, Sat 17 Feb · Moon -62°