Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 4 January 2024 · 03:31 local in London
2024-01-04 03:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:31 local time in London on 4 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Jan
2024
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 (25°) 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 03:31 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:23
Next moonset
11:36
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2024
11
New Moon
Not visible11:57 local · Thu, Thu 11 Jan · Moon 11°
Jan 2024
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:53 local · Thu, Thu 18 Jan · Moon -22°
Jan 2024
25
Full Moon
Above horizon17:54 local · Thu, Thu 25 Jan · Moon 14°
Feb 2024
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:18 local · Fri, Fri 2 Feb · Moon -19°