Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 27 December 2021 · 02:24 local in London
2021-12-27 02:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:24 local time in London on 27 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Dec
2021
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 (22°) 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 02:24 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:07
Next moonset
12:18
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2022
2
New Moon
Not visible18:34 local · Sun, Sun 2 Jan · Moon -25°
Jan 2022
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:11 local · Sun, Sun 9 Jan · Moon 42°
Jan 2022
17
Full Moon
Above horizon23:49 local · Mon, Mon 17 Jan · Moon 62°
Jan 2022
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:41 local · Tue, Tue 25 Jan · Moon -26°