Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 15 January 2004 · 04:46 local in London
2004-01-15 04:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:46 local time in London on 15 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Jan
2004
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 (28°) 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 04:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:46
Next moonset
11:22
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2004
21
New Moon
Not visible21:05 local · Wed, Wed 21 Jan · Moon -45°
Jan 2004
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:04 local · Thu, Thu 29 Jan · Moon -25°
Feb 2004
6
Full Moon
Below horizon08:47 local · Fri, Fri 6 Feb · Moon -5°
Feb 2004
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:40 local · Fri, Fri 13 Feb · Moon -32°