Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 12 January 2102 · 10:36 local in London
2102-01-12 10:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:36 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Jan
2102
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 10:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:45
Next moonset
10:38
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2102
19
New Moon
Not visible02:07 local · Thu, Thu 19 Jan · Moon -53°
Jan 2102
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:10 local · Thu, Thu 26 Jan · Moon -6°
Feb 2102
3
Full Moon
Above horizon07:19 local · Fri, Fri 3 Feb · Moon 2°
Feb 2102
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:32 local · Fri, Fri 10 Feb · Moon -39°