Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 13 December 2033 · 15:28 local in London
2033-12-13 15:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:28 local time in London on 13 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
-28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Dec
2033
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 15:28 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:11
Next moonset
12:26
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2033
21
New Moon
Not visible18:47 local · Wed, Wed 21 Dec · Moon -22°
Dec 2033
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:20 local · Thu, Thu 29 Dec · Moon -2°
Jan 2034
4
Full Moon
Above horizon19:47 local · Wed, Wed 4 Jan · Moon 29°
Jan 2034
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:17 local · Thu, Thu 12 Jan · Moon -19°