Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 20 January 2169 · 01:47 local in London
2169-01-20 01:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:47 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Jan
2169
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 (10°) 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 01:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:46
Next moonset
11:32
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2169
28
New Moon
Not visible04:07 local · Sat, Sat 28 Jan · Moon -36°
Feb 2169
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:12 local · Sun, Sun 5 Feb · Moon -16°
Feb 2169
11
Full Moon
Above horizon19:33 local · Sat, Sat 11 Feb · Moon 24°
Feb 2169
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:35 local · Sat, Sat 18 Feb · Moon -56°