Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 20 January 2074 · 08:20 local in London
2074-01-20 08:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:20 local time in London on 20 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Jan
2074
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 (24°) 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 08:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:29
Next moonset
11:29
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2074
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New Moon
Not visible06:37 local · Sat, Sat 27 Jan · Moon -11°
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:02 local · Sun, Sun 4 Feb · Moon -22°
Feb 2074
11
Full Moon
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Feb 2074
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:55 local · Sun, Sun 18 Feb · Moon -46°