Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 17 December 1916 · 18:06 local in London
1916-12-17 18:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:06 local time in London on 17 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
-41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Dec
1916
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 18:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:23
Next moonset
11:48
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1916
24
New Moon
Not visible20:31 local · Sun, Sun 24 Dec · Moon -43°
Dec 1916
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:07 local · Sun, Sun 31 Dec · Moon 9°
Jan 1917
8
Full Moon
Above horizon07:42 local · Mon, Mon 8 Jan · Moon 3°
Jan 1917
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:42 local · Tue, Tue 16 Jan · Moon -11°