Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 16 January 2050 · 06:18 local in London
2050-01-16 06:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:18 local time in London on 16 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Jan
2050
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 (25°) 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 06:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:50
Next moonset
10:48
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2050
23
New Moon
Not visible04:57 local · Sun, Sun 23 Jan · Moon -23°
Jan 2050
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:48 local · Sat, Sat 29 Jan · Moon 40°
Feb 2050
6
Full Moon
Above horizon20:47 local · Sun, Sun 6 Feb · Moon 32°
Feb 2050
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:11 local · Mon, Mon 14 Feb · Moon -32°