Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 2 January 1997 · 01:45 local in London
1997-01-02 01:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:45 local time in London on 2 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Jan
1997
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 (12°) 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 01:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:19
Next moonset
11:47
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1997
9
New Moon
Not visible04:26 local · Thu, Thu 9 Jan · Moon -29°
Jan 1997
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:02 local · Wed, Wed 15 Jan · Moon 39°
Jan 1997
23
Full Moon
Below horizon15:11 local · Thu, Thu 23 Jan · Moon -13°
Jan 1997
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:40 local · Fri, Fri 31 Jan · Moon -46°