Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 8 January 2037 · 18:29 local in London
2037-01-08 18:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:29 local time in London on 8 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Jan
2037
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 18:29 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:36
Next moonset
12:05
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2037
16
New Moon
Not visible09:34 local · Fri, Fri 16 Jan · Moon 10°
Jan 2037
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:55 local · Sat, Sat 24 Jan · Moon 32°
Jan 2037
31
Full Moon
Below horizon14:04 local · Sat, Sat 31 Jan · Moon -17°
Feb 2037
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:43 local · Sat, Sat 7 Feb · Moon 25°