Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 23 January 2139 · 08:58 local in London
2139-01-23 08:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:58 local time in London on 23 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Jan
2139
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 (9°) 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 08:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:11
Next moonset
10:14
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2139
30
New Moon
Not visible11:33 local · Fri, Fri 30 Jan · Moon 19°
Feb 2139
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:55 local · Fri, Fri 6 Feb · Moon -8°
Feb 2139
13
Full Moon
Above horizon22:35 local · Fri, Fri 13 Feb · Moon 46°
Feb 2139
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:12 local · Sun, Sun 22 Feb · Moon -1°