Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 18 December 2030 · 00:01 local in London
2030-12-18 00:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:01 local time in London on 18 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Dec
2030
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 00:01 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:07
Next moonset
11:45
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2030
24
New Moon
Not visible17:32 local · Tue, Tue 24 Dec · Moon -13°
Dec 2030
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:36 local · Tue, Tue 31 Dec · Moon 22°
Jan 2031
8
Full Moon
Above horizon18:26 local · Wed, Wed 8 Jan · Moon 17°
Jan 2031
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:47 local · Thu, Thu 16 Jan · Moon -20°