Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 16 January 2012 · 09:08 local in London
2012-01-16 09:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:08 local time in London on 16 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Jan
2012
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 (11°) 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 09:08 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:52
Next moonset
10:39
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2012
23
New Moon
Not visible07:39 local · Mon, Mon 23 Jan · Moon 1°
Jan 2012
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:10 local · Tue, Tue 31 Jan · Moon -18°
Feb 2012
7
Full Moon
Above horizon21:54 local · Tue, Tue 7 Feb · Moon 40°
Feb 2012
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:04 local · Tue, Tue 14 Feb · Moon -58°