Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 20 January 2055 · 03:25 local in London
2055-01-20 03:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:25 local time in London on 20 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Jan
2055
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 (22°) 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 03:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:42
Next moonset
11:34
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2055
27
New Moon
Not visible17:39 local · Wed, Wed 27 Jan · Moon -9°
Feb 2055
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:00 local · Thu, Thu 4 Feb · Moon 18°
Feb 2055
11
Full Moon
Above horizon22:48 local · Thu, Thu 11 Feb · Moon 48°
Feb 2055
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:14 local · Thu, Thu 18 Feb · Moon -33°