Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 January 2078 · 05:05 local in London
2078-01-06 05:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:05 local time in London on 6 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
33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Jan
2078
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 (33°) 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 05:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:12
Next moonset
11:47
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2078
14
New Moon
Not visible01:14 local · Fri, Fri 14 Jan · Moon -62°
Jan 2078
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:59 local · Thu, Thu 20 Jan · Moon 25°
Jan 2078
28
Full Moon
Above horizon01:34 local · Fri, Fri 28 Jan · Moon 57°
Feb 2078
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:00 local · Sat, Sat 5 Feb · Moon 12°