Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 29 December 2162 · 07:26 local in London
2162-12-29 07:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:26 local time in London on 29 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
29 Dec
2162
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 07:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:12
Next moonset
11:31
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2163
4
New Moon
Not visible23:28 local · Tue, Tue 4 Jan · Moon -56°
Jan 2163
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:58 local · Wed, Wed 12 Jan · Moon -28°
Jan 2163
20
Full Moon
Below horizon10:29 local · Thu, Thu 20 Jan · Moon -20°
Jan 2163
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:47 local · Thu, Thu 27 Jan · Moon -50°