Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 2 January 2062 · 13:21 local in London
2062-01-02 13:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:21 local time in London on 2 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Jan
2062
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 13:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:58
Next moonset
11:37
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2062
10
New Moon
Not visible17:52 local · Tue, Tue 10 Jan · Moon -18°
Jan 2062
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:51 local · Wed, Wed 18 Jan · Moon 19°
Jan 2062
25
Full Moon
Above horizon03:37 local · Wed, Wed 25 Jan · Moon 42°
Feb 2062
1
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:43 local · Wed, Wed 1 Feb · Moon 15°