Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 2 January 2081 · 08:32 local in London
2081-01-02 08:32 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:32 local time in London on 2 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Jan
2081
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 (22°) 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 08:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:20
Next moonset
11:23
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2081
10
New Moon
Not visible01:02 local · Fri, Fri 10 Jan · Moon -63°
Jan 2081
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:29 local · Sat, Sat 18 Jan · Moon -25°
Jan 2081
25
Full Moon
Above horizon04:02 local · Sat, Sat 25 Jan · Moon 38°
Jan 2081
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:37 local · Fri, Fri 31 Jan · Moon -44°