Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 23 December 2157 · 15:12 local in London
2157-12-23 15:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:12 local time in London on 23 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
-33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Dec
2157
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 15:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:41
Next moonset
11:37
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2157
31
New Moon
Not visible17:25 local · Sat, Sat 31 Dec · Moon -14°
Jan 2158
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:17 local · Sat, Sat 7 Jan · Moon 22°
Jan 2158
14
Full Moon
Above horizon18:11 local · Sat, Sat 14 Jan · Moon 17°
Jan 2158
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:49 local · Sun, Sun 22 Jan · Moon -24°