Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 3 January 2005 · 17:46 local in London
2005-01-03 17:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:46 local time in London on 3 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Jan
2005
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 17:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:40
Next moonset
11:45
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2005
10
New Moon
Not visible12:03 local · Mon, Mon 10 Jan · Moon 11°
Jan 2005
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:58 local · Mon, Mon 17 Jan · Moon -27°
Jan 2005
25
Full Moon
Below horizon10:33 local · Tue, Tue 25 Jan · Moon -12°
Feb 2005
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:27 local · Wed, Wed 2 Feb · Moon 17°