Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 15 January 2069 · 12:17 local in London
2069-01-15 12:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:17 local time in London on 15 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Jan
2069
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 12:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:27
Next moonset
11:13
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2069
23
New Moon
Not visible03:36 local · Wed, Wed 23 Jan · Moon -35°
Jan 2069
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:39 local · Tue, Tue 29 Jan · Moon 32°
Feb 2069
6
Full Moon
Above horizon05:29 local · Wed, Wed 6 Feb · Moon 13°
Feb 2069
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:27 local · Thu, Thu 14 Feb · Moon 6°