Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 13 January 1996 · 20:45 local in London
1996-01-13 20:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:45 local time in London on 13 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Jan
1996
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 20:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:52
Next moonset
11:26
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1996
20
New Moon
Not visible12:50 local · Sat, Sat 20 Jan · Moon 22°
Jan 1996
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:14 local · Sat, Sat 27 Jan · Moon 3°
Feb 1996
4
Full Moon
Below horizon15:58 local · Sun, Sun 4 Feb · Moon -10°
Feb 1996
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:37 local · Mon, Mon 12 Feb · Moon 14°