Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 16 January 2126 · 01:56 local in London
2126-01-16 01:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:56 local time in London on 16 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Jan
2126
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
Above the horizon (9°) at the exact moment.
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 01:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:56
Next moonset
11:13
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2126
23
New Moon
Not visible12:18 local · Wed, Wed 23 Jan · Moon 23°
Jan 2126
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:22 local · Thu, Thu 31 Jan · Moon 51°
Feb 2126
7
Full Moon
Above horizon20:34 local · Thu, Thu 7 Feb · Moon 30°
Feb 2126
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:03 local · Thu, Thu 14 Feb · Moon -14°