Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 27 December 2135 · 22:48 local in London
2135-12-27 22:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:48 local time in London on 27 December. 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Dec
2135
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 22:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:11
Next moonset
11:56
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2136
3
New Moon
Not visible16:25 local · Tue, Tue 3 Jan · Moon -8°
Jan 2136
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:57 local · Wed, Wed 11 Jan · Moon -30°
Jan 2136
19
Full Moon
Above horizon05:52 local · Thu, Thu 19 Jan · Moon 22°
Jan 2136
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:18 local · Thu, Thu 26 Jan · Moon 20°