Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 31 January 2103 · 09:48 local in London
2103-01-31 09:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:48 local time in London on 31 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 Jan
2103
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 (1°) 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 09:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:26
Next moonset
09:59
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2103
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New Moon
Not visible04:54 local · Wed, Wed 7 Feb · Moon -23°
Feb 2103
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:53 local · Tue, Tue 13 Feb · Moon 26°
Feb 2103
22
Full Moon
Above horizon02:14 local · Thu, Thu 22 Feb · Moon 38°
Mar 2103
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:13 local · Thu, Thu 1 Mar · Moon -27°