Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 January 1994 · 00:01 local in London
1994-01-05 00:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:01 local time in London on 5 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Jan
1994
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 00:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:40
Next moonset
11:14
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1994
11
New Moon
Not visible23:11 local · Tue, Tue 11 Jan · Moon -55°
Jan 1994
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:27 local · Wed, Wed 19 Jan · Moon 40°
Jan 1994
27
Full Moon
Below horizon13:23 local · Thu, Thu 27 Jan · Moon -23°
Feb 1994
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:06 local · Thu, Thu 3 Feb · Moon 14°