Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 19 December 2019 · 04:57 local in London
2019-12-19 04:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:57 local time in London on 19 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
41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Dec
2019
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 (41°) 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 04:57 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:41
Next moonset
12:43
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2019
26
New Moon
Not visible05:13 local · Thu, Thu 26 Dec · Moon -25°
Jan 2020
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:46 local · Fri, Fri 3 Jan · Moon -36°
Jan 2020
10
Full Moon
Above horizon19:21 local · Fri, Fri 10 Jan · Moon 28°
Jan 2020
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:59 local · Fri, Fri 17 Jan · Moon -14°