Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 3 January 2111 · 08:10 local in London
2111-01-03 08:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:10 local time in London on 3 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Jan
2111
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 (30°) 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 08:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:55
Next moonset
12:01
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2111
10
New Moon
Not visible01:02 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jan · Moon -57°
Jan 2111
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:40 local · Fri, Fri 16 Jan · Moon 25°
Jan 2111
25
Full Moon
Above horizon01:46 local · Sun, Sun 25 Jan · Moon 51°
Feb 2111
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:48 local · Sun, Sun 1 Feb · Moon -37°