Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 13 January 2099 · 17:26 local in London
2099-01-13 17:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:26 local time in London on 13 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
-49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Jan
2099
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 17:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:12
Next moonset
11:08
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2099
21
New Moon
Not visible09:07 local · Wed, Wed 21 Jan · Moon 3°
Jan 2099
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:39 local · Thu, Thu 29 Jan · Moon 39°
Feb 2099
5
Full Moon
Below horizon12:49 local · Thu, Thu 5 Feb · Moon -19°
Feb 2099
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:08 local · Thu, Thu 12 Feb · Moon 15°