Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 15 January 2023 · 02:11 local in London
2023-01-15 02:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:11 local time in London on 15 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
15 Jan
2023
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 02:11 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:53
Next moonset
11:18
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2023
21
New Moon
Not visible20:53 local · Sat, Sat 21 Jan · Moon -44°
Jan 2023
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:19 local · Sat, Sat 28 Jan · Moon 41°
Feb 2023
5
Full Moon
Above horizon18:29 local · Sun, Sun 5 Feb · Moon 16°
Feb 2023
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:01 local · Mon, Mon 13 Feb · Moon -52°