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Last Quarter Moon

Saturday, 2 January 2168 · 04:10 local in London

2168-01-02 04:10 UTC · Europe/London

Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:10 local time in London on 2 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

33°

At the exact phase

Illumination

50%

Last Quarter

Local date

2 Jan

2168

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 (33°) 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