Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 20 January 2036 · 06:46 local in London
2036-01-20 06:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:46 local time in London on 20 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Jan
2036
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
Above the horizon (30°) at the exact moment.
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 06:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:27
Next moonset
11:29
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2036
28
New Moon
Not visible10:17 local · Mon, Mon 28 Jan · Moon 17°
Feb 2036
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:01 local · Tue, Tue 5 Feb · Moon -26°
Feb 2036
11
Full Moon
Above horizon22:09 local · Mon, Mon 11 Feb · Moon 44°
Feb 2036
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:47 local · Mon, Mon 18 Feb · Moon -14°