Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 16 January 2031 · 12:47 local in London
2031-01-16 12:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:47 local time in London on 16 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Jan
2031
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 12:47 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:37
Next moonset
11:07
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2031
23
New Moon
Not visible04:31 local · Thu, Thu 23 Jan · Moon -27°
Jan 2031
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:43 local · Thu, Thu 30 Jan · Moon -18°
Feb 2031
7
Full Moon
Below horizon12:46 local · Fri, Fri 7 Feb · Moon -28°
Feb 2031
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:50 local · Fri, Fri 14 Feb · Moon -26°