Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 9 January 1999 · 14:22 local in London
1999-01-09 14:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:22 local time in London on 9 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Jan
1999
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 14:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:46
Next moonset
12:03
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1999
17
New Moon
Not visible15:46 local · Sun, Sun 17 Jan · Moon 5°
Jan 1999
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:15 local · Sun, Sun 24 Jan · Moon 43°
Jan 1999
31
Full Moon
Below horizon16:07 local · Sun, Sun 31 Jan · Moon -5°
Feb 1999
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:58 local · Mon, Mon 8 Feb · Moon -10°