Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 7 January 2116 · 00:01 local in London
2116-01-07 00:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:01 local time in London on 7 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Jan
2116
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 00:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:21
Next moonset
11:43
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2116
14
New Moon
Not visible22:34 local · Tue, Tue 14 Jan · Moon -59°
Jan 2116
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:24 local · Thu, Thu 23 Jan · Moon -5°
Jan 2116
29
Full Moon
Above horizon19:25 local · Wed, Wed 29 Jan · Moon 27°
Feb 2116
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:17 local · Wed, Wed 5 Feb · Moon -36°