Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 21 December 2016 · 01:56 local in London
2016-12-21 01:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:56 local time in London on 21 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Dec
2016
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
Above the horizon (18°) at the exact moment.
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 01:56 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:51
Next moonset
12:21
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2016
29
New Moon
Not visible06:53 local · Thu, Thu 29 Dec · Moon -7°
Jan 2017
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:47 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jan · Moon 36°
Jan 2017
12
Full Moon
Below horizon11:34 local · Thu, Thu 12 Jan · Moon -20°
Jan 2017
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:14 local · Thu, Thu 19 Jan · Moon -23°