Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 28 January 2152 · 17:25 local in London
2152-01-28 17:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:25 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
-50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Jan
2152
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 17:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:25
Next moonset
11:07
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2152
5
New Moon
Not visible14:31 local · Sat, Sat 5 Feb · Moon 12°
Feb 2152
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:00 local · Sun, Sun 13 Feb · Moon 56°
Feb 2152
20
Full Moon
Below horizon12:53 local · Sun, Sun 20 Feb · Moon -23°
Feb 2152
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:44 local · Sun, Sun 27 Feb · Moon 15°