Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 19 December 2057 · 05:02 local in London
2057-12-19 05:02 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:02 local time in London on 19 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Dec
2057
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 (42°) 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 05:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:36
Next moonset
12:41
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2057
26
New Moon
Not visible01:22 local · Wed, Wed 26 Dec · Moon -59°
Jan 2058
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:30 local · Tue, Tue 1 Jan · Moon 37°
Jan 2058
9
Full Moon
Above horizon20:39 local · Wed, Wed 9 Jan · Moon 41°
Jan 2058
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:43 local · Thu, Thu 17 Jan · Moon -41°