Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 10 January 2026 · 15:49 local in London
2026-01-10 15:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:49 local time in London on 10 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Jan
2026
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 15:49 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:14
Next moonset
11:02
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2026
18
New Moon
Not visible19:52 local · Sun, Sun 18 Jan · Moon -34°
Jan 2026
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:47 local · Mon, Mon 26 Jan · Moon -20°
Feb 2026
1
Full Moon
Above horizon22:09 local · Sun, Sun 1 Feb · Moon 48°
Feb 2026
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:43 local · Mon, Mon 9 Feb · Moon -26°