Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 21 January 2082 · 12:15 local in London
2082-01-21 12:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:15 local time in London on 21 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Jan
2082
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 12:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:01
Next moonset
10:39
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2082
28
New Moon
Not visible20:47 local · Wed, Wed 28 Jan · Moon -39°
Feb 2082
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:34 local · Fri, Fri 6 Feb · Moon 1°
Feb 2082
13
Full Moon
Above horizon06:16 local · Fri, Fri 13 Feb · Moon 10°
Feb 2082
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:35 local · Thu, Thu 19 Feb · Moon -41°