Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 8 January 2105 · 05:46 local in London
2105-01-08 05:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:46 local time in London on 8 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
27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Jan
2105
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 (27°) 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 05:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:38
Next moonset
10:55
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2105
16
New Moon
Not visible06:37 local · Fri, Fri 16 Jan · Moon -10°
Jan 2105
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:37 local · Fri, Fri 23 Jan · Moon -19°
Jan 2105
30
Full Moon
Above horizon06:37 local · Fri, Fri 30 Jan · Moon 5°
Feb 2105
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:42 local · Sat, Sat 7 Feb · Moon 13°