Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 3 January 2100 · 13:03 local in London
2100-01-03 13:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:03 local time in London on 3 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Jan
2100
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 13:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:10
Next moonset
11:28
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2100
10
New Moon
Not visible12:56 local · Sun, Sun 10 Jan · Moon 11°
Jan 2100
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:34 local · Mon, Mon 18 Jan · Moon 17°
Jan 2100
26
Full Moon
Above horizon02:50 local · Tue, Tue 26 Jan · Moon 48°
Feb 2100
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:16 local · Mon, Mon 1 Feb · Moon -39°