Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 21 December 2035 · 16:29 local in London
2035-12-21 16:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:29 local time in London on 21 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
-33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Dec
2035
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 16:29 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:12
Next moonset
12:35
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2035
29
New Moon
Not visible14:31 local · Sat, Sat 29 Dec · Moon 11°
Jan 2036
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:48 local · Sun, Sun 6 Jan · Moon 40°
Jan 2036
13
Full Moon
Below horizon11:16 local · Sun, Sun 13 Jan · Moon -19°
Jan 2036
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:46 local · Sun, Sun 20 Jan · Moon 30°