Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 7 January 2173 · 07:21 local in London
2173-01-07 07:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:21 local time in London on 7 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Jan
2173
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 (28°) 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
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 07:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:27
Next moonset
11:22
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2173
14
New Moon
Not visible00:16 local · Thu, Thu 14 Jan · Moon -65°
Jan 2173
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:59 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jan · Moon 36°
Jan 2173
29
Full Moon
Above horizon01:16 local · Fri, Fri 29 Jan · Moon 58°
Feb 2173
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:05 local · Fri, Fri 5 Feb · Moon -49°