Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 16 January 2107 · 02:30 local in London
2107-01-16 02:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:30 local time in London on 16 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Jan
2107
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 (13°) 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 02:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:52
Next moonset
11:07
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2107
24
New Moon
Not visible04:17 local · Mon, Mon 24 Jan · Moon -29°
Feb 2107
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:21 local · Tue, Tue 1 Feb · Moon -21°
Feb 2107
7
Full Moon
Above horizon20:10 local · Mon, Mon 7 Feb · Moon 26°
Feb 2107
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:27 local · Mon, Mon 14 Feb · Moon -55°