Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 9 January 2170 · 15:43 local in London
2170-01-09 15:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:43 local time in London on 9 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
-34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Jan
2170
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 15:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:48
Next moonset
11:58
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2170
17
New Moon
Not visible03:54 local · Wed, Wed 17 Jan · Moon -40°
Jan 2170
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:40 local · Thu, Thu 25 Jan · Moon -20°
Feb 2170
1
Full Moon
Below horizon11:18 local · Thu, Thu 1 Feb · Moon -17°
Feb 2170
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:05 local · Thu, Thu 8 Feb · Moon 6°