Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 17 December 2144 · 22:31 local in London
2144-12-17 22:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:31 local time in London on 17 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Dec
2144
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 22:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:04
Next moonset
12:06
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2144
24
New Moon
Not visible14:43 local · Thu, Thu 24 Dec · Moon 10°
Dec 2144
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:04 local · Thu, Thu 31 Dec · Moon 11°
Jan 2145
9
Full Moon
Above horizon02:11 local · Sat, Sat 9 Jan · Moon 47°
Jan 2145
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:43 local · Sat, Sat 16 Jan · Moon 24°