Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 January 2121 · 00:56 local in London
2121-01-12 00:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:56 local time in London on 12 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Jan
2121
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 00:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:56
Next moonset
10:43
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2121
19
New Moon
Not visible02:46 local · Sun, Sun 19 Jan · Moon -47°
Jan 2121
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:13 local · Sat, Sat 25 Jan · Moon 56°
Feb 2121
2
Full Moon
Below horizon14:41 local · Sun, Sun 2 Feb · Moon -16°
Feb 2121
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:03 local · Mon, Mon 10 Feb · Moon -62°