Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 2 January 2130 · 19:08 local in London
2130-01-02 19:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:08 local time in London on 2 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Jan
2130
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 19:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:20
Next moonset
12:14
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2130
10
New Moon
Not visible01:20 local · Tue, Tue 10 Jan · Moon -56°
Jan 2130
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:08 local · Mon, Mon 16 Jan · Moon 42°
Jan 2130
24
Full Moon
Below horizon09:00 local · Tue, Tue 24 Jan · Moon -9°
Feb 2130
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:59 local · Wed, Wed 1 Feb · Moon -27°