Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 22 January 2090 · 18:39 local in London
2090-01-22 18:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:39 local time in London on 22 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Jan
2090
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 18:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:08
Next moonset
11:26
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2090
30
New Moon
Not visible14:34 local · Mon, Mon 30 Jan · Moon 17°
Feb 2090
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:52 local · Tue, Tue 7 Feb · Moon 50°
Feb 2090
14
Full Moon
Below horizon13:39 local · Tue, Tue 14 Feb · Moon -26°
Feb 2090
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:42 local · Tue, Tue 21 Feb · Moon 18°