Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 January 2146 · 01:07 local in London
2146-01-06 01:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:07 local time in London on 6 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
6 Jan
2146
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 (6°) 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 01:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:33
Next moonset
11:44
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2146
12
New Moon
Not visible16:18 local · Wed, Wed 12 Jan · Moon 2°
Jan 2146
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:38 local · Wed, Wed 19 Jan · Moon 47°
Jan 2146
27
Full Moon
Above horizon22:29 local · Thu, Thu 27 Jan · Moon 47°
Feb 2146
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:59 local · Fri, Fri 4 Feb · Moon -10°