Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 28 January 2171 · 20:11 local in London
2171-01-28 20:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:11 local time in London on 28 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
-43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Jan
2171
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 20:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:21
Next moonset
11:00
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2171
5
New Moon
Not visible00:32 local · Tue, Tue 5 Feb · Moon -59°
Feb 2171
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:41 local · Wed, Wed 13 Feb · Moon -8°
Feb 2171
20
Full Moon
Below horizon12:32 local · Wed, Wed 20 Feb · Moon -23°
Feb 2171
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:45 local · Wed, Wed 27 Feb · Moon 13°