Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 11 January 2007 · 12:45 local in London
2007-01-11 12:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:45 local time in London on 11 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Jan
2007
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 12:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:22
Next moonset
11:06
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2007
19
New Moon
Not visible04:01 local · Fri, Fri 19 Jan · Moon -40°
Jan 2007
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:02 local · Thu, Thu 25 Jan · Moon 20°
Feb 2007
2
Full Moon
Above horizon05:46 local · Fri, Fri 2 Feb · Moon 19°
Feb 2007
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:51 local · Sat, Sat 10 Feb · Moon -1°