Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 12 January 2140 · 05:04 local in London
2140-01-12 05:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:04 local time in London on 12 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Jan
2140
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 (24°) 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 05:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:53
Next moonset
10:41
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2140
20
New Moon
Not visible00:21 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jan · Moon -59°
Jan 2140
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:58 local · Tue, Tue 26 Jan · Moon 39°
Feb 2140
3
Full Moon
Above horizon00:53 local · Wed, Wed 3 Feb · Moon 52°
Feb 2140
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:33 local · Thu, Thu 11 Feb · Moon 4°