Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 12 January 2091 · 12:34 local in London
2091-01-12 12:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:34 local time in London on 12 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Jan
2091
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 12:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:07
Next moonset
11:58
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2091
19
New Moon
Not visible16:31 local · Fri, Fri 19 Jan · Moon 1°
Jan 2091
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:24 local · Sat, Sat 27 Jan · Moon 45°
Feb 2091
4
Full Moon
Above horizon04:46 local · Sun, Sun 4 Feb · Moon 23°
Feb 2091
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:11 local · Sat, Sat 10 Feb · Moon -37°