Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 13 January 2061 · 13:58 local in London
2061-01-13 13:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:58 local time in London on 13 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Jan
2061
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 13:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:14
Next moonset
11:17
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2061
21
New Moon
Not visible15:16 local · Fri, Fri 21 Jan · Moon 4°
Jan 2061
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:10 local · Fri, Fri 28 Jan · Moon 54°
Feb 2061
4
Full Moon
Below horizon15:22 local · Fri, Fri 4 Feb · Moon -8°
Feb 2061
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:52 local · Sat, Sat 12 Feb · Moon -17°