Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 29 December 1999 · 14:05 local in London
1999-12-29 14:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:05 local time in London on 29 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Dec
1999
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 14:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:27
Next moonset
12:30
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2000
6
New Moon
Not visible18:14 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jan · Moon -18°
Jan 2000
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:34 local · Fri, Fri 14 Jan · Moon 17°
Jan 2000
21
Full Moon
Above horizon04:41 local · Fri, Fri 21 Jan · Moon 28°
Jan 2000
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:57 local · Fri, Fri 28 Jan · Moon 24°