Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 22 December 2024 · 22:18 local in London
2024-12-22 22:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:18 local time in London on 22 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Dec
2024
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 22:18 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:07
Next moonset
12:00
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2024
30
New Moon
Not visible22:27 local · Mon, Mon 30 Dec · Moon -60°
Jan 2025
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:56 local · Mon, Mon 6 Jan · Moon 5°
Jan 2025
13
Full Moon
Above horizon22:27 local · Mon, Mon 13 Jan · Moon 57°
Jan 2025
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:31 local · Tue, Tue 21 Jan · Moon -42°