Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 13 December 1900 · 22:42 local in London
1900-12-13 22:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:42 local time in London on 13 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Dec
1900
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 22:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:02
Next moonset
11:56
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1900
22
New Moon
Not visible00:01 local · Sat, Sat 22 Dec · Moon -60°
Dec 1900
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:48 local · Sat, Sat 29 Dec · Moon -13°
Jan 1901
5
Full Moon
Above horizon00:13 local · Sat, Sat 5 Jan · Moon 57°
Jan 1901
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:38 local · Sat, Sat 12 Jan · Moon -38°