Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 30 January 2008 · 05:03 local in London
2008-01-30 05:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:03 local time in London on 30 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Jan
2008
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 (18°) 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 05:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:35
Next moonset
10:05
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2008
7
New Moon
Not visible03:45 local · Thu, Thu 7 Feb · Moon -36°
Feb 2008
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:34 local · Thu, Thu 14 Feb · Moon -9°
Feb 2008
21
Full Moon
Above horizon03:31 local · Thu, Thu 21 Feb · Moon 32°
Feb 2008
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:19 local · Fri, Fri 29 Feb · Moon -2°