Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 5 January 2051 · 04:29 local in London
2051-01-05 04:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:29 local time in London on 5 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
27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Jan
2051
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 (27°) 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 04:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:26
Next moonset
11:18
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2051
12
New Moon
Not visible18:58 local · Thu, Thu 12 Jan · Moon -22°
Jan 2051
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:38 local · Thu, Thu 19 Jan · Moon 15°
Jan 2051
26
Full Moon
Above horizon21:20 local · Thu, Thu 26 Jan · Moon 39°
Feb 2051
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:40 local · Sat, Sat 4 Feb · Moon 2°