Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 24 January 2079 · 21:46 local in London
2079-01-24 21:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:46 local time in London on 24 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Jan
2079
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 21:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:12
Next moonset
10:52
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2079
1
New Moon
Not visible23:36 local · Wed, Wed 1 Feb · Moon -59°
Feb 2079
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:11 local · Thu, Thu 9 Feb · Moon -11°
Feb 2079
15
Full Moon
Above horizon23:45 local · Wed, Wed 15 Feb · Moon 54°
Feb 2079
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:24 local · Thu, Thu 23 Feb · Moon -58°