Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 24 December 2032 · 20:39 local in London
2032-12-24 20:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:39 local time in London on 24 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Dec
2032
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 20:39 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:21
Next moonset
11:51
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2033
1
New Moon
Not visible10:17 local · Sat, Sat 1 Jan · Moon 16°
Jan 2033
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:34 local · Sat, Sat 8 Jan · Moon -24°
Jan 2033
15
Full Moon
Below horizon13:07 local · Sat, Sat 15 Jan · Moon -21°
Jan 2033
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:46 local · Sun, Sun 23 Jan · Moon -51°