Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 19 December 2152 · 03:00 local in London
2152-12-19 03:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:00 local time in London on 19 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Dec
2152
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 (29°) 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 03:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:55
Next moonset
12:33
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2152
26
New Moon
Not visible01:05 local · Tue, Tue 26 Dec · Moon -63°
Jan 2153
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:06 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jan · Moon 27°
Jan 2153
10
Full Moon
Below horizon15:29 local · Wed, Wed 10 Jan · Moon -1°
Jan 2153
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:06 local · Wed, Wed 17 Jan · Moon 0°