Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 19 January 2017 · 22:14 local in London
2017-01-19 22:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:14 local time in London on 19 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Jan
2017
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 22:14 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:45
Next moonset
11:35
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2017
28
New Moon
Not visible00:07 local · Sat, Sat 28 Jan · Moon -55°
Feb 2017
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:19 local · Sat, Sat 4 Feb · Moon -24°
Feb 2017
11
Full Moon
Above horizon00:33 local · Sat, Sat 11 Feb · Moon 51°
Feb 2017
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:33 local · Sat, Sat 18 Feb · Moon -49°