Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 24 December 2051 · 23:21 local in London
2051-12-24 23:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:21 local time in London on 24 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Dec
2051
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 23:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:11
Next moonset
11:53
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2052
2
New Moon
Not visible03:05 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jan · Moon -41°
Jan 2052
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:27 local · Tue, Tue 9 Jan · Moon -16°
Jan 2052
16
Full Moon
Above horizon04:24 local · Tue, Tue 16 Jan · Moon 27°
Jan 2052
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:04 local · Tue, Tue 23 Jan · Moon -35°