Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 27 January 2019 · 21:11 local in London
2019-01-27 21:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:11 local time in London on 27 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
-33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Jan
2019
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 21:11 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:59
Next moonset
11:27
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2019
4
New Moon
Not visible21:04 local · Mon, Mon 4 Feb · Moon -40°
Feb 2019
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:26 local · Tue, Tue 12 Feb · Moon 25°
Feb 2019
19
Full Moon
Below horizon15:54 local · Tue, Tue 19 Feb · Moon -10°
Feb 2019
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:28 local · Tue, Tue 26 Feb · Moon -9°