Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 14 January 2042 · 11:24 local in London
2042-01-14 11:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:24 local time in London on 14 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Jan
2042
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 11:24 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:21
Next moonset
11:22
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2042
21
New Moon
Not visible20:42 local · Tue, Tue 21 Jan · Moon -42°
Jan 2042
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:49 local · Tue, Tue 28 Jan · Moon 20°
Feb 2042
5
Full Moon
Above horizon01:58 local · Wed, Wed 5 Feb · Moon 53°
Feb 2042
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:16 local · Thu, Thu 13 Feb · Moon 14°