Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 26 January 2106 · 23:08 local in London
2106-01-26 23:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:08 local time in London on 26 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Jan
2106
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 23:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:17
Next moonset
10:45
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2106
4
New Moon
Not visible03:48 local · Thu, Thu 4 Feb · Moon -31°
Feb 2106
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:29 local · Thu, Thu 11 Feb · Moon 19°
Feb 2106
18
Full Moon
Above horizon06:00 local · Thu, Thu 18 Feb · Moon 6°
Feb 2106
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:56 local · Thu, Thu 25 Feb · Moon -52°