Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 26 January 2174 · 05:34 local in London
2174-01-26 05:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:34 local time in London on 26 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Jan
2174
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 (21°) 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 05:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:24
Next moonset
10:22
Next events
Calendar →Feb 2174
2
New Moon
Not visible02:35 local · Wed, Wed 2 Feb · Moon -49°
Feb 2174
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:35 local · Tue, Tue 8 Feb · Moon 53°
Feb 2174
16
Full Moon
Above horizon19:41 local · Wed, Wed 16 Feb · Moon 23°
Feb 2174
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:35 local · Thu, Thu 24 Feb · Moon -51°