Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 11 January 2053 · 18:09 local in London
2053-01-11 18:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:09 local time in London on 11 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
-45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Jan
2053
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 18:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:49
Next moonset
11:42
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2053
19
New Moon
Not visible23:12 local · Sun, Sun 19 Jan · Moon -53°
Jan 2053
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:41 local · Mon, Mon 27 Jan · Moon 24°
Feb 2053
3
Full Moon
Above horizon04:58 local · Mon, Mon 3 Feb · Moon 21°
Feb 2053
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:49 local · Mon, Mon 10 Feb · Moon -28°