Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 28 January 2000 · 07:57 local in London
2000-01-28 07:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:57 local time in London on 28 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
28 Jan
2000
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 (24°) 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 07:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:34
Next moonset
11:17
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2000
5
New Moon
Not visible13:04 local · Sat, Sat 5 Feb · Moon 20°
Feb 2000
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:22 local · Sat, Sat 12 Feb · Moon 16°
Feb 2000
19
Full Moon
Below horizon16:27 local · Sat, Sat 19 Feb · Moon -6°
Feb 2000
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:54 local · Sun, Sun 27 Feb · Moon 15°