Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 30 December 2064 · 23:50 local in London
2064-12-30 23:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:50 local time in London on 30 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
-7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Dec
2064
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 23:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:35
Next moonset
11:13
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2065
6
New Moon
Not visible19:15 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jan · Moon -29°
Jan 2065
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:19 local · Wed, Wed 14 Jan · Moon 25°
Jan 2065
22
Full Moon
Below horizon09:53 local · Thu, Thu 22 Jan · Moon -13°
Jan 2065
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:38 local · Thu, Thu 29 Jan · Moon 14°