Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 4 January 2070 · 07:16 local in London
2070-01-04 07:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:16 local time in London on 4 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Jan
2070
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 (28°) 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 07:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:15
Next moonset
11:21
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2070
12
New Moon
Not visible11:23 local · Sun, Sun 12 Jan · Moon 20°
Jan 2070
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:31 local · Sun, Sun 19 Jan · Moon 49°
Jan 2070
26
Full Moon
Below horizon12:59 local · Sun, Sun 26 Jan · Moon -24°
Feb 2070
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:46 local · Mon, Mon 3 Feb · Moon 21°