Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 17 December 2155 · 02:51 local in London
2155-12-17 02:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:51 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Dec
2155
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 (26°) 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 02:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:55
Next moonset
12:09
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2155
24
New Moon
Not visible06:54 local · Wed, Wed 24 Dec · Moon -14°
Dec 2155
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:28 local · Tue, Tue 30 Dec · Moon 16°
Jan 2156
7
Full Moon
Above horizon16:20 local · Wed, Wed 7 Jan · Moon 5°
Jan 2156
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:20 local · Thu, Thu 15 Jan · Moon -33°