Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 5 January 2108 · 16:54 local in London
2108-01-05 16:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:54 local time in London on 5 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Jan
2108
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 16:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:49
Next moonset
11:47
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2108
13
New Moon
Not visible04:07 local · Fri, Fri 13 Jan · Moon -32°
Jan 2108
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:23 local · Sat, Sat 21 Jan · Moon -14°
Jan 2108
28
Full Moon
Below horizon11:50 local · Sat, Sat 28 Jan · Moon -25°
Feb 2108
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:21 local · Sat, Sat 4 Feb · Moon 16°