Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 23 January 2120 · 19:14 local in London
2120-01-23 19:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:14 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
-52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Jan
2120
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 19:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:40
Next moonset
10:26
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2120
30
New Moon
Not visible10:55 local · Tue, Tue 30 Jan · Moon 17°
Feb 2120
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:15 local · Tue, Tue 6 Feb · Moon 3°
Feb 2120
14
Full Moon
Below horizon15:17 local · Wed, Wed 14 Feb · Moon -15°
Feb 2120
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:14 local · Thu, Thu 22 Feb · Moon 12°