Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 20 December 2046 · 14:43 local in London
2046-12-20 14:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:43 local time in London on 20 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
-29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Dec
2046
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 14:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:44
Next moonset
11:45
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2046
27
New Moon
Not visible10:39 local · Thu, Thu 27 Dec · Moon 10°
Jan 2047
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:31 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jan · Moon -29°
Jan 2047
12
Full Moon
Above horizon01:21 local · Sat, Sat 12 Jan · Moon 57°
Jan 2047
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:32 local · Fri, Fri 18 Jan · Moon -24°