Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 7 January 1991 · 18:36 local in London
1991-01-07 18:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:36 local time in London on 7 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Jan
1991
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 18:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:06
Next moonset
10:58
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1991
15
New Moon
Not visible23:50 local · Tue, Tue 15 Jan · Moon -60°
Jan 1991
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:22 local · Wed, Wed 23 Jan · Moon 37°
Jan 1991
30
Full Moon
Above horizon06:10 local · Wed, Wed 30 Jan · Moon 12°
Feb 1991
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:52 local · Wed, Wed 6 Feb · Moon -36°