Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 27 January 2163 · 16:47 local in London
2163-01-27 16:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:47 local time in London on 27 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
27 Jan
2163
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 16:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:31
Next moonset
11:10
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2163
3
New Moon
Not visible11:42 local · Thu, Thu 3 Feb · Moon 26°
Feb 2163
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:32 local · Fri, Fri 11 Feb · Moon -20°
Feb 2163
19
Full Moon
Above horizon01:43 local · Sat, Sat 19 Feb · Moon 41°
Feb 2163
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:38 local · Sat, Sat 26 Feb · Moon -9°