Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 30 December 1923 · 21:07 local in London
1923-12-30 21:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:07 local time in London on 30 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Dec
1923
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 21:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:15
Next moonset
12:14
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1924
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New Moon
Not visible12:48 local · Sun, Sun 6 Jan · Moon 18°
Jan 1924
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:45 local · Sun, Sun 13 Jan · Moon 15°
Jan 1924
22
Full Moon
Above horizon00:57 local · Tue, Tue 22 Jan · Moon 54°
Jan 1924
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:53 local · Tue, Tue 29 Jan · Moon 28°