Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 20 December 2171 · 06:25 local in London
2171-12-20 06:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:25 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Dec
2171
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 (42°) 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 06:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:43
Next moonset
12:26
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2171
26
New Moon
Not visible22:10 local · Thu, Thu 26 Dec · Moon -59°
Jan 2172
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:49 local · Fri, Fri 3 Jan · Moon -6°
Jan 2172
11
Full Moon
Above horizon06:04 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jan · Moon 21°
Jan 2172
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:50 local · Sat, Sat 18 Jan · Moon -47°