Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 24 January 2166 · 10:57 local in London
2166-01-24 10:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:57 local time in London on 24 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Jan
2166
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 (2°) 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 10:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:21
Next moonset
11:15
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2166
31
New Moon
Not visible18:49 local · Fri, Fri 31 Jan · Moon -18°
Feb 2166
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:52 local · Fri, Fri 7 Feb · Moon -1°
Feb 2166
15
Full Moon
Above horizon00:59 local · Sat, Sat 15 Feb · Moon 49°
Feb 2166
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:57 local · Sun, Sun 23 Feb · Moon 22°