Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 24 January 2014 · 05:19 local in London
2014-01-24 05:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:19 local time in London on 24 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Jan
2014
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 (24°) 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 05:19 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:59
Next moonset
10:54
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2014
30
New Moon
Not visible21:39 local · Thu, Thu 30 Jan · Moon -41°
Feb 2014
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:22 local · Thu, Thu 6 Feb · Moon 50°
Feb 2014
14
Full Moon
Above horizon23:53 local · Fri, Fri 14 Feb · Moon 46°
Feb 2014
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:15 local · Sat, Sat 22 Feb · Moon -56°