Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 5 January 2032 · 22:04 local in London
2032-01-05 22:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:04 local time in London on 5 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Jan
2032
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 22:04 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:42
Next moonset
11:21
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2032
12
New Moon
Not visible20:07 local · Mon, Mon 12 Jan · Moon -32°
Jan 2032
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:14 local · Mon, Mon 19 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2032
27
Full Moon
Below horizon12:53 local · Tue, Tue 27 Jan · Moon -24°
Feb 2032
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:49 local · Wed, Wed 4 Feb · Moon -31°