Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 15 January 1993 · 04:01 local in London
1993-01-15 04:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:01 local time in London on 15 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Jan
1993
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 (20°) 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 04:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:08
Next moonset
10:42
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1993
22
New Moon
Not visible18:27 local · Fri, Fri 22 Jan · Moon -16°
Jan 1993
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:20 local · Sat, Sat 30 Jan · Moon 18°
Feb 1993
6
Full Moon
Above horizon23:55 local · Sat, Sat 6 Feb · Moon 49°
Feb 1993
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:57 local · Sat, Sat 13 Feb · Moon -45°