Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 8 January 2124 · 12:39 local in London
2124-01-08 12:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:39 local time in London on 8 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Jan
2124
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 12:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:19
Next moonset
11:16
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2124
16
New Moon
Not visible17:52 local · Sun, Sun 16 Jan · Moon -11°
Jan 2124
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:35 local · Mon, Mon 24 Jan · Moon 9°
Jan 2124
31
Full Moon
Above horizon03:09 local · Mon, Mon 31 Jan · Moon 37°
Feb 2124
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:02 local · Mon, Mon 7 Feb · Moon 17°