Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 3 January 2043 · 06:08 local in London
2043-01-03 06:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:08 local time in London on 3 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
33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Jan
2043
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 (33°) 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 06:08 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:15
Next moonset
11:32
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2043
11
New Moon
Not visible06:53 local · Sun, Sun 11 Jan · Moon -15°
Jan 2043
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:05 local · Sun, Sun 18 Jan · Moon -14°
Jan 2043
25
Full Moon
Above horizon06:57 local · Sun, Sun 25 Jan · Moon 11°
Feb 2043
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:15 local · Mon, Mon 2 Feb · Moon 16°