Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 5 January 2127 · 22:37 local in London
2127-01-05 22:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:37 local time in London on 5 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Jan
2127
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 22:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:30
Next moonset
11:44
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2127
12
New Moon
Not visible18:36 local · Sun, Sun 12 Jan · Moon -18°
Jan 2127
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:08 local · Mon, Mon 20 Jan · Moon 18°
Jan 2127
28
Full Moon
Below horizon08:55 local · Tue, Tue 28 Jan · Moon -13°
Feb 2127
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:43 local · Tue, Tue 4 Feb · Moon 24°