Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 20 December 2160 · 06:49 local in London
2160-12-20 06:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:49 local time in London on 20 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
32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Dec
2160
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 (32°) 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 06:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:09
Next moonset
11:32
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2160
27
New Moon
Not visible14:55 local · Sat, Sat 27 Dec · Moon 7°
Jan 2161
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:49 local · Sun, Sun 4 Jan · Moon 46°
Jan 2161
12
Full Moon
Above horizon01:19 local · Mon, Mon 12 Jan · Moon 53°
Jan 2161
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:12 local · Sun, Sun 18 Jan · Moon -48°