Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 5 January 2097 · 09:20 local in London
2097-01-05 09:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:20 local time in London on 5 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Jan
2097
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 (20°) 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 09:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:03
Next moonset
11:42
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2097
13
New Moon
Not visible15:00 local · Sun, Sun 13 Jan · Moon 4°
Jan 2097
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:27 local · Mon, Mon 21 Jan · Moon -20°
Jan 2097
27
Full Moon
Above horizon19:47 local · Sun, Sun 27 Jan · Moon 31°
Feb 2097
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:32 local · Mon, Mon 4 Feb · Moon 21°