Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 26 January 2087 · 20:01 local in London
2087-01-26 20:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:01 local time in London on 26 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Jan
2087
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 20:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:29
Next moonset
10:43
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2087
3
New Moon
Not visible12:10 local · Mon, Mon 3 Feb · Moon 26°
Feb 2087
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:38 local · Mon, Mon 10 Feb · Moon -19°
Feb 2087
17
Full Moon
Below horizon13:34 local · Mon, Mon 17 Feb · Moon -29°
Feb 2087
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:06 local · Tue, Tue 25 Feb · Moon -58°