Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 9 January 2056 · 23:14 local in London
2056-01-09 23:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:14 local time in London on 9 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Jan
2056
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 23:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:21
Next moonset
12:00
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2056
16
New Moon
Not visible22:11 local · Sun, Sun 16 Jan · Moon -52°
Jan 2056
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:21 local · Mon, Mon 24 Jan · Moon 37°
Feb 2056
1
Full Moon
Below horizon12:36 local · Tue, Tue 1 Feb · Moon -21°
Feb 2056
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:01 local · Tue, Tue 8 Feb · Moon 24°