Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 8 January 2086 · 03:06 local in London
2086-01-08 03:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:06 local time in London on 8 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
8 Jan
2086
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 (17°) 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 03:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:50
Next moonset
10:54
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2086
15
New Moon
Not visible11:24 local · Tue, Tue 15 Jan · Moon 19°
Jan 2086
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:41 local · Tue, Tue 22 Jan · Moon -12°
Jan 2086
29
Full Moon
Above horizon17:49 local · Tue, Tue 29 Jan · Moon 7°
Feb 2086
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:31 local · Wed, Wed 6 Feb · Moon -28°