Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 7 January 2010 · 10:40 local in London
2010-01-07 10:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:40 local time in London on 7 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Jan
2010
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 (1°) 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 10:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:34
Next moonset
10:46
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2010
15
New Moon
Not visible07:12 local · Fri, Fri 15 Jan · Moon -7°
Jan 2010
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:54 local · Sat, Sat 23 Jan · Moon 5°
Jan 2010
30
Full Moon
Above horizon06:18 local · Sat, Sat 30 Jan · Moon 11°
Feb 2010
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:49 local · Fri, Fri 5 Feb · Moon -17°