Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 18 January 2047 · 22:32 local in London
2047-01-18 22:32 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:32 local time in London on 18 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Jan
2047
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 22:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:21
Next moonset
10:32
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2047
26
New Moon
Not visible01:44 local · Sat, Sat 26 Jan · Moon -52°
Feb 2047
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:09 local · Sun, Sun 3 Feb · Moon -10°
Feb 2047
10
Full Moon
Below horizon14:40 local · Sun, Sun 10 Feb · Moon -19°
Feb 2047
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:42 local · Sun, Sun 17 Feb · Moon 13°