Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 19 January 2066 · 03:48 local in London
2066-01-19 03:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:48 local time in London on 19 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Jan
2066
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 (17°) 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 03:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:27
Next moonset
10:26
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2066
25
New Moon
Not visible20:14 local · Mon, Mon 25 Jan · Moon -33°
Feb 2066
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:44 local · Tue, Tue 2 Feb · Moon -18°
Feb 2066
10
Full Moon
Below horizon08:29 local · Wed, Wed 10 Feb · Moon -11°
Feb 2066
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:14 local · Wed, Wed 17 Feb · Moon -22°