Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 21 January 2025 · 20:31 local in London
2025-01-21 20:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:31 local time in London on 21 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
-42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Jan
2025
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 20:31 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:22
Next moonset
10:39
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2025
29
New Moon
Not visible12:36 local · Wed, Wed 29 Jan · Moon 16°
Feb 2025
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:02 local · Wed, Wed 5 Feb · Moon -13°
Feb 2025
12
Full Moon
Below horizon13:54 local · Wed, Wed 12 Feb · Moon -20°
Feb 2025
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:33 local · Thu, Thu 20 Feb · Moon -64°