Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 30 December 2151 · 06:44 local in London
2151-12-30 06:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:44 local time in London on 30 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
38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Dec
2151
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 (38°) 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 06:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:58
Next moonset
12:10
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2152
6
New Moon
Not visible19:44 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jan · Moon -35°
Jan 2152
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:38 local · Sat, Sat 15 Jan · Moon -1°
Jan 2152
22
Full Moon
Above horizon02:32 local · Sat, Sat 22 Jan · Moon 51°
Jan 2152
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:25 local · Fri, Fri 28 Jan · Moon -50°