Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 27 December 2154 · 22:48 local in London
2154-12-27 22:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:48 local time in London on 27 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Dec
2154
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 22:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:14
Next moonset
11:50
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2155
3
New Moon
Not visible15:25 local · Fri, Fri 3 Jan · Moon -1°
Jan 2155
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:42 local · Fri, Fri 10 Jan · Moon 14°
Jan 2155
18
Full Moon
Above horizon17:14 local · Sat, Sat 18 Jan · Moon 10°
Jan 2155
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:20 local · Sun, Sun 26 Jan · Moon -8°