Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 17 January 2115 · 17:26 local in London
2115-01-17 17:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:26 local time in London on 17 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
-46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Jan
2115
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 17:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:59
Next moonset
11:29
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2115
25
New Moon
Not visible23:08 local · Fri, Fri 25 Jan · Moon -59°
Feb 2115
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:22 local · Sat, Sat 2 Feb · Moon 14°
Feb 2115
9
Full Moon
Above horizon04:26 local · Sat, Sat 9 Feb · Moon 32°
Feb 2115
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:16 local · Sat, Sat 16 Feb · Moon -28°