Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 16 January 2145 · 07:43 local in London
2145-01-16 07:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:43 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Jan
2145
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 (24°) 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 07:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:38
Next moonset
11:09
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2145
23
New Moon
Not visible03:09 local · Sat, Sat 23 Jan · Moon -39°
Jan 2145
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:51 local · Sat, Sat 30 Jan · Moon 37°
Feb 2145
7
Full Moon
Above horizon17:21 local · Sun, Sun 7 Feb · Moon 1°
Feb 2145
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:43 local · Sun, Sun 14 Feb · Moon -46°