Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 23 December 2043 · 05:04 local in London
2043-12-23 05:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:04 local time in London on 23 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
36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Dec
2043
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
Above the horizon (36°) at the exact moment.
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 05:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:01
Next moonset
11:54
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2043
31
New Moon
Not visible09:48 local · Thu, Thu 31 Dec · Moon 4°
Jan 2044
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:02 local · Fri, Fri 8 Jan · Moon -26°
Jan 2044
14
Full Moon
Above horizon18:51 local · Thu, Thu 14 Jan · Moon 25°
Jan 2044
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:47 local · Thu, Thu 21 Jan · Moon -12°