Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 January 2018 · 22:25 local in London
2018-01-08 22:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:25 local time in London on 8 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Jan
2018
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 22:25 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:23
Next moonset
11:59
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2018
17
New Moon
Not visible02:17 local · Wed, Wed 17 Jan · Moon -49°
Jan 2018
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:20 local · Wed, Wed 24 Jan · Moon 21°
Jan 2018
31
Full Moon
Below horizon13:27 local · Wed, Wed 31 Jan · Moon -20°
Feb 2018
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:54 local · Wed, Wed 7 Feb · Moon -44°