Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 17 January 2077 · 09:10 local in London
2077-01-17 09:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:10 local time in London on 17 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Jan
2077
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 (18°) 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 09:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:22
Next moonset
11:24
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2077
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New Moon
Not visible12:45 local · Sun, Sun 24 Jan · Moon 15°
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31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:35 local · Sun, Sun 31 Jan · Moon -19°
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Full Moon
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Feb 2077
16
Last Quarter Moon
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