Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 22 January 2158 · 12:49 local in London
2158-01-22 12:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:49 local time in London on 22 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
22 Jan
2158
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 12:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:56
Next moonset
10:30
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2158
30
New Moon
Not visible08:52 local · Mon, Mon 30 Jan · Moon 8°
Feb 2158
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:00 local · Mon, Mon 6 Feb · Moon -17°
Feb 2158
13
Full Moon
Below horizon09:06 local · Mon, Mon 13 Feb · Moon -15°
Feb 2158
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:11 local · Tue, Tue 21 Feb · Moon -6°