Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 29 January 2076 · 04:18 local in London
2076-01-29 04:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:18 local time in London on 29 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Jan
2076
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 (23°) 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 04:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:00
Next moonset
11:11
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2076
4
New Moon
Not visible21:01 local · Tue, Tue 4 Feb · Moon -40°
Feb 2076
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:35 local · Tue, Tue 11 Feb · Moon 52°
Feb 2076
19
Full Moon
Above horizon23:49 local · Wed, Wed 19 Feb · Moon 52°
Feb 2076
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:54 local · Thu, Thu 27 Feb · Moon -50°