Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 12 January 2072 · 09:54 local in London
2072-01-12 09:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:54 local time in London on 12 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Jan
2072
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 (13°) 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 09:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:13
Next moonset
11:28
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2072
20
New Moon
Not visible06:35 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jan · Moon -9°
Jan 2072
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:36 local · Thu, Thu 28 Jan · Moon -4°
Feb 2072
4
Full Moon
Above horizon04:55 local · Thu, Thu 4 Feb · Moon 21°
Feb 2072
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:27 local · Wed, Wed 10 Feb · Moon -16°