Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 15 December 2041 · 13:33 local in London
2041-12-15 13:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:33 local time in London on 15 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Dec
2041
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 13:33 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:07
Next moonset
12:42
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2041
23
New Moon
Not visible08:06 local · Mon, Mon 23 Dec · Moon -5°
Dec 2041
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:46 local · Mon, Mon 30 Dec · Moon -30°
Jan 2042
6
Full Moon
Below horizon08:54 local · Mon, Mon 6 Jan · Moon -1°
Jan 2042
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:24 local · Tue, Tue 14 Jan · Moon -2°