Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 13 January 2015 · 09:47 local in London
2015-01-13 09:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:47 local time in London on 13 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Jan
2015
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 (12°) 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 09:47 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:18
Next moonset
11:15
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2015
20
New Moon
Not visible13:14 local · Tue, Tue 20 Jan · Moon 21°
Jan 2015
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:49 local · Tue, Tue 27 Jan · Moon -25°
Feb 2015
3
Full Moon
Above horizon23:09 local · Tue, Tue 3 Feb · Moon 48°
Feb 2015
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:50 local · Thu, Thu 12 Feb · Moon 17°