Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 22 December 2062 · 23:40 local in London
2062-12-22 23:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:40 local time in London on 22 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Dec
2062
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 23:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:07
Next moonset
11:52
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2062
30
New Moon
Not visible16:57 local · Sat, Sat 30 Dec · Moon -12°
Jan 2063
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:16 local · Sun, Sun 7 Jan · Moon 21°
Jan 2063
14
Full Moon
Above horizon19:12 local · Sun, Sun 14 Jan · Moon 28°
Jan 2063
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:05 local · Sun, Sun 21 Jan · Moon -15°