Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 20 January 2150 · 14:56 local in London
2150-01-20 14:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:56 local time in London on 20 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Jan
2150
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 14:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:03
Next moonset
11:41
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2150
28
New Moon
Not visible19:16 local · Wed, Wed 28 Jan · Moon -25°
Feb 2150
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:12 local · Thu, Thu 5 Feb · Moon -10°
Feb 2150
11
Full Moon
Above horizon20:58 local · Wed, Wed 11 Feb · Moon 37°
Feb 2150
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:51 local · Thu, Thu 19 Feb · Moon -12°