Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 29 December 2037 · 14:05 local in London
2037-12-29 14:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:05 local time in London on 29 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Dec
2037
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 14:05 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:31
Next moonset
12:32
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2038
5
New Moon
Not visible13:41 local · Tue, Tue 5 Jan · Moon 13°
Jan 2038
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:34 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jan · Moon 7°
Jan 2038
21
Full Moon
Above horizon04:00 local · Thu, Thu 21 Jan · Moon 36°
Jan 2038
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:01 local · Wed, Wed 27 Jan · Moon -26°