Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 23 January 2071 · 02:16 local in London
2071-01-23 02:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:16 local time in London on 23 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Jan
2071
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 (11°) 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 02:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:52
Next moonset
11:11
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2071
31
New Moon
Not visible07:16 local · Sat, Sat 31 Jan · Moon 0°
Feb 2071
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:30 local · Sat, Sat 7 Feb · Moon 24°
Feb 2071
14
Full Moon
Below horizon13:33 local · Sat, Sat 14 Feb · Moon -27°
Feb 2071
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:29 local · Sat, Sat 21 Feb · Moon -37°