Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 31 January 2081 · 20:37 local in London
2081-01-31 20:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:37 local time in London on 31 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 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
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 20:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:51
Next moonset
10:15
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2081
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New Moon
Not visible20:17 local · Sat, Sat 8 Feb · Moon -32°
Feb 2081
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:59 local · Sun, Sun 16 Feb · Moon 36°
Feb 2081
23
Full Moon
Below horizon14:27 local · Sun, Sun 23 Feb · Moon -22°
Mar 2081
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:06 local · Sun, Sun 2 Mar · Moon -14°