Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 17 January 2164 · 09:49 local in London
2164-01-17 09:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:49 local time in London on 17 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Jan
2164
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 (11°) 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 09:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:27
Next moonset
11:10
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2164
24
New Moon
Not visible01:07 local · Tue, Tue 24 Jan · Moon -52°
Jan 2164
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:43 local · Tue, Tue 31 Jan · Moon -6°
Feb 2164
8
Full Moon
Above horizon06:32 local · Wed, Wed 8 Feb · Moon 5°
Feb 2164
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:48 local · Wed, Wed 15 Feb · Moon -41°