Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 30 January 2122 · 18:48 local in London
2122-01-30 18:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:48 local time in London on 30 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
-56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Jan
2122
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 18:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:53
Next moonset
10:17
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2122
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New Moon
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Feb 2122
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:24 local · Fri, Fri 13 Feb · Moon 48°
Feb 2122
21
Full Moon
Below horizon09:45 local · Sat, Sat 21 Feb · Moon -24°
Mar 2122
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:15 local · Sun, Sun 1 Mar · Moon -41°