Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 20 January 2093 · 12:03 local in London
2093-01-20 12:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:03 local time in London on 20 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Jan
2093
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 12:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:17
Next moonset
11:50
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2093
27
New Moon
Not visible03:22 local · Tue, Tue 27 Jan · Moon -41°
Feb 2093
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:27 local · Tue, Tue 3 Feb · Moon -25°
Feb 2093
11
Full Moon
Below horizon12:19 local · Wed, Wed 11 Feb · Moon -24°
Feb 2093
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:32 local · Wed, Wed 18 Feb · Moon -35°