Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 26 December 2059 · 21:17 local in London
2059-12-26 21:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:17 local time in London on 26 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Dec
2059
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 21:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:05
Next moonset
12:14
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2060
3
New Moon
Not visible16:40 local · Sat, Sat 3 Jan · Moon -9°
Jan 2060
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:52 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2060
17
Full Moon
Above horizon17:14 local · Sat, Sat 17 Jan · Moon 10°
Jan 2060
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:14 local · Sun, Sun 25 Jan · Moon -48°