Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 23 December 2005 · 19:36 local in London
2005-12-23 19:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:36 local time in London on 23 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Dec
2005
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 19:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:14
Next moonset
12:04
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2005
31
New Moon
Not visible03:12 local · Sat, Sat 31 Dec · Moon -48°
Jan 2006
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:57 local · Fri, Fri 6 Jan · Moon 43°
Jan 2006
14
Full Moon
Below horizon09:48 local · Sat, Sat 14 Jan · Moon -7°
Jan 2006
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:14 local · Sun, Sun 22 Jan · Moon -42°