Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 18 January 2142 · 20:55 local in London
2142-01-18 20:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:55 local time in London on 18 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Jan
2142
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 20:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:18
Next moonset
10:44
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2142
27
New Moon
Not visible01:53 local · Sat, Sat 27 Jan · Moon -48°
Feb 2142
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:19 local · Sat, Sat 3 Feb · Moon 46°
Feb 2142
10
Full Moon
Below horizon11:50 local · Sat, Sat 10 Feb · Moon -29°
Feb 2142
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:52 local · Sat, Sat 17 Feb · Moon -44°