Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 28 December 2048 · 08:31 local in London
2048-12-28 08:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:31 local time in London on 28 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Dec
2048
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 (21°) 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 08:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:17
Next moonset
11:12
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2049
4
New Moon
Not visible02:24 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jan · Moon -49°
Jan 2049
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:56 local · Sun, Sun 10 Jan · Moon 26°
Jan 2049
19
Full Moon
Above horizon02:29 local · Tue, Tue 19 Jan · Moon 45°
Jan 2049
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:33 local · Tue, Tue 26 Jan · Moon -35°