Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 21 January 2131 · 12:05 local in London
2131-01-21 12:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:05 local time in London on 21 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Jan
2131
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 12:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:11
Next moonset
11:44
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2131
29
New Moon
Not visible02:52 local · Mon, Mon 29 Jan · Moon -46°
Feb 2131
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:29 local · Sun, Sun 4 Feb · Moon 40°
Feb 2131
12
Full Moon
Above horizon05:05 local · Mon, Mon 12 Feb · Moon 23°
Feb 2131
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:46 local · Tue, Tue 20 Feb · Moon 12°