Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 17 December 2049 · 11:15 local in London
2049-12-17 11:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:15 local time in London on 17 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Dec
2049
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 (3°) 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 11:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:42
Next moonset
11:38
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2049
24
New Moon
Not visible17:52 local · Fri, Fri 24 Dec · Moon -15°
Dec 2049
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:53 local · Fri, Fri 31 Dec · Moon -20°
Jan 2050
8
Full Moon
Above horizon01:39 local · Sat, Sat 8 Jan · Moon 51°
Jan 2050
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:18 local · Sun, Sun 16 Jan · Moon 25°