Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 30 December 2026 · 19:00 local in London
2026-12-30 19:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:00 local time in London on 30 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
-44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Dec
2026
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 19:00 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:45
Next moonset
11:22
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2027
7
New Moon
Not visible20:25 local · Thu, Thu 7 Jan · Moon -41°
Jan 2027
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:35 local · Fri, Fri 15 Jan · Moon 39°
Jan 2027
22
Full Moon
Below horizon12:17 local · Fri, Fri 22 Jan · Moon -18°
Jan 2027
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:56 local · Fri, Fri 29 Jan · Moon -8°