Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 14 December 2014 · 12:51 local in London
2014-12-14 12:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:51 local time in London on 14 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Dec
2014
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 12:51 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:21
Next moonset
12:23
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2014
22
New Moon
Not visible01:36 local · Mon, Mon 22 Dec · Moon -52°
Dec 2014
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:32 local · Sun, Sun 28 Dec · Moon 41°
Jan 2015
5
Full Moon
Above horizon04:54 local · Mon, Mon 5 Jan · Moon 24°
Jan 2015
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:47 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jan · Moon 12°