Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 20 December 2141 · 06:07 local in London
2141-12-20 06:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:07 local time in London on 20 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
33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Dec
2141
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
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 06:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:08
Next moonset
11:32
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2141
28
New Moon
Not visible06:10 local · Thu, Thu 28 Dec · Moon -16°
Jan 2142
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:35 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jan · Moon -24°
Jan 2142
12
Full Moon
Above horizon01:02 local · Fri, Fri 12 Jan · Moon 55°
Jan 2142
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:55 local · Thu, Thu 18 Jan · Moon -38°