Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 27 January 2038 · 22:01 local in London
2038-01-27 22:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:01 local time in London on 27 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Jan
2038
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 22:01 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:59
Next moonset
11:25
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2038
4
New Moon
Not visible05:52 local · Thu, Thu 4 Feb · Moon -18°
Feb 2038
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:30 local · Fri, Fri 12 Feb · Moon -10°
Feb 2038
19
Full Moon
Below horizon16:09 local · Fri, Fri 19 Feb · Moon -8°
Feb 2038
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:56 local · Fri, Fri 26 Feb · Moon 18°