Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 21 December 1902 · 20:00 local in London
1902-12-21 20:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:00 local time in London on 21 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
-34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Dec
1902
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 20:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:16
Next moonset
12:03
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1902
29
New Moon
Not visible21:25 local · Mon, Mon 29 Dec · Moon -45°
Jan 1903
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:57 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jan · Moon 22°
Jan 1903
13
Full Moon
Below horizon14:17 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jan · Moon -16°
Jan 1903
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:49 local · Tue, Tue 20 Jan · Moon -8°