Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 January 2021 · 09:37 local in London
2021-01-06 09:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:37 local time in London on 6 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Jan
2021
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 (19°) 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 09:37 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:04
Next moonset
11:53
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2021
13
New Moon
Not visible05:00 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jan · Moon -30°
Jan 2021
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:02 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jan · Moon 32°
Jan 2021
28
Full Moon
Above horizon19:16 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jan · Moon 25°
Feb 2021
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:37 local · Thu, Thu 4 Feb · Moon -53°