Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 26 January 1992 · 15:27 local in London
1992-01-26 15:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:27 local time in London on 26 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
-47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Jan
1992
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 15:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:55
Next moonset
10:31
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1992
3
New Moon
Not visible19:00 local · Mon, Mon 3 Feb · Moon -19°
Feb 1992
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:15 local · Tue, Tue 11 Feb · Moon 55°
Feb 1992
18
Full Moon
Below horizon08:04 local · Tue, Tue 18 Feb · Moon -11°
Feb 1992
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:56 local · Tue, Tue 25 Feb · Moon 9°