Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 14 December 2060 · 17:15 local in London
2060-12-14 17:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:15 local time in London on 14 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
-33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Dec
2060
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 17:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:57
Next moonset
12:38
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2060
22
New Moon
Not visible22:40 local · Wed, Wed 22 Dec · Moon -62°
Dec 2060
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:28 local · Thu, Thu 30 Dec · Moon -21°
Jan 2061
6
Full Moon
Above horizon02:24 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jan · Moon 54°
Jan 2061
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:58 local · Thu, Thu 13 Jan · Moon -26°