Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 7 January 2029 · 13:26 local in London
2029-01-07 13:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:26 local time in London on 7 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
7 Jan
2029
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 13:26 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:28
Next moonset
11:05
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2029
14
New Moon
Not visible17:25 local · Sun, Sun 14 Jan · Moon -9°
Jan 2029
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:23 local · Mon, Mon 22 Jan · Moon 50°
Jan 2029
30
Full Moon
Above horizon06:04 local · Tue, Tue 30 Jan · Moon 12°
Feb 2029
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:52 local · Mon, Mon 5 Feb · Moon -35°