Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 7 January 2040 · 11:06 local in London
2040-01-07 11:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:06 local time in London on 7 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Jan
2040
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 (6°) 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 11:06 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:58
Next moonset
11:48
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2040
14
New Moon
Not visible03:25 local · Sat, Sat 14 Jan · Moon -45°
Jan 2040
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:21 local · Sat, Sat 21 Jan · Moon -14°
Jan 2040
29
Full Moon
Above horizon07:55 local · Sun, Sun 29 Jan · Moon 3°
Feb 2040
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:32 local · Sun, Sun 5 Feb · Moon -25°