Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 16 December 2022 · 08:56 local in London
2022-12-16 08:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:56 local time in London on 16 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
32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Dec
2022
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 (32°) 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 08:56 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:22
Next moonset
12:36
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2022
23
New Moon
Not visible10:17 local · Fri, Fri 23 Dec · Moon 7°
Dec 2022
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:21 local · Fri, Fri 30 Dec · Moon -12°
Jan 2023
6
Full Moon
Above horizon23:08 local · Fri, Fri 6 Jan · Moon 63°
Jan 2023
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:11 local · Sun, Sun 15 Jan · Moon 12°