Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 24 January 1995 · 04:58 local in London
1995-01-24 04:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:58 local time in London on 24 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Jan
1995
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 (23°) 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 04:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:06
Next moonset
10:50
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1995
30
New Moon
Not visible22:48 local · Mon, Mon 30 Jan · Moon -48°
Feb 1995
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:54 local · Tue, Tue 7 Feb · Moon 21°
Feb 1995
15
Full Moon
Below horizon12:15 local · Wed, Wed 15 Feb · Moon -31°
Feb 1995
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:04 local · Wed, Wed 22 Feb · Moon -25°