Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 23 January 2033 · 17:46 local in London
2033-01-23 17:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:46 local time in London on 23 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
-51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Jan
2033
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 17:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:17
Next moonset
11:12
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2033
30
New Moon
Not visible22:00 local · Sun, Sun 30 Jan · Moon -44°
Feb 2033
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:34 local · Sun, Sun 6 Feb · Moon 26°
Feb 2033
14
Full Moon
Below horizon07:04 local · Mon, Mon 14 Feb · Moon -2°
Feb 2033
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:53 local · Tue, Tue 22 Feb · Moon -13°