Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 11 December 2150 · 04:20 local in London
2150-12-11 04:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:20 local time in London on 11 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Dec
2150
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 (42°) 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 04:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:23
Next moonset
13:01
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2150
19
New Moon
Not visible00:14 local · Sat, Sat 19 Dec · Moon -62°
Dec 2150
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:14 local · Sun, Sun 27 Dec · Moon -36°
Jan 2151
3
Full Moon
Above horizon00:00 local · Sun, Sun 3 Jan · Moon 62°
Jan 2151
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:19 local · Sat, Sat 9 Jan · Moon -41°