Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 20 December 2027 · 09:11 local in London
2027-12-20 09:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:11 local time in London on 20 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Dec
2027
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 (20°) 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 09:11 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
01:00
Next moonset
11:36
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2027
27
New Moon
Not visible20:12 local · Mon, Mon 27 Dec · Moon -40°
Jan 2028
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:41 local · Wed, Wed 5 Jan · Moon -9°
Jan 2028
12
Full Moon
Above horizon04:03 local · Wed, Wed 12 Jan · Moon 36°
Jan 2028
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:26 local · Tue, Tue 18 Jan · Moon -49°