Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 21 December 2054 · 18:22 local in London
2054-12-21 18:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:22 local time in London on 21 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
21 Dec
2054
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 18:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:07
Next moonset
12:37
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2054
28
New Moon
Not visible23:52 local · Mon, Mon 28 Dec · Moon -58°
Jan 2055
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:40 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jan · Moon -29°
Jan 2055
13
Full Moon
Below horizon11:21 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jan · Moon -19°
Jan 2055
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:25 local · Wed, Wed 20 Jan · Moon 22°