Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 28 January 2057 · 03:44 local in London
2057-01-28 03:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:44 local time in London on 28 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Jan
2057
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 (21°) 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 03:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:03
Next moonset
11:15
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2057
3
New Moon
Not visible22:10 local · Sat, Sat 3 Feb · Moon -49°
Feb 2057
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:25 local · Sun, Sun 11 Feb · Moon 15°
Feb 2057
19
Full Moon
Below horizon11:57 local · Mon, Mon 19 Feb · Moon -24°
Feb 2057
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:30 local · Mon, Mon 26 Feb · Moon -10°