Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 8 January 2143 · 07:19 local in London
2143-01-08 07:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:19 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Jan
2143
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 (25°) 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 07:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:37
Next moonset
11:00
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2143
16
New Moon
Not visible01:00 local · Wed, Wed 16 Jan · Moon -54°
Jan 2143
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:40 local · Thu, Thu 24 Jan · Moon -24°
Jan 2143
31
Full Moon
Above horizon03:28 local · Thu, Thu 31 Jan · Moon 34°
Feb 2143
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:31 local · Wed, Wed 6 Feb · Moon -52°