Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 23 January 2109 · 21:40 local in London
2109-01-23 21:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:40 local time in London on 23 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
-29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Jan
2109
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 21:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:58
Next moonset
11:26
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2109
31
New Moon
Not visible00:48 local · Thu, Thu 31 Jan · Moon -52°
Feb 2109
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:08 local · Fri, Fri 8 Feb · Moon -16°
Feb 2109
15
Full Moon
Below horizon13:21 local · Fri, Fri 15 Feb · Moon -27°
Feb 2109
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:58 local · Fri, Fri 22 Feb · Moon 22°