Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 December 2164 · 20:33 local in London
2164-12-06 20:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:33 local time in London on 6 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Dec
2164
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 20:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:43
Next moonset
12:40
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2164
14
New Moon
Not visible05:36 local · Fri, Fri 14 Dec · Moon -18°
Dec 2164
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:36 local · Thu, Thu 20 Dec · Moon 20°
Dec 2164
28
Full Moon
Below horizon11:03 local · Fri, Fri 28 Dec · Moon -19°
Jan 2165
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:32 local · Sat, Sat 5 Jan · Moon -40°