Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 16 December 2068 · 14:11 local in London
2068-12-16 14:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:11 local time in London on 16 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Dec
2068
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 14:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:30
Next moonset
11:58
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2068
24
New Moon
Not visible13:44 local · Mon, Mon 24 Dec · Moon 14°
Dec 2068
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:23 local · Mon, Mon 31 Dec · Moon 19°
Jan 2069
7
Full Moon
Below horizon13:43 local · Mon, Mon 7 Jan · Moon -18°
Jan 2069
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:17 local · Tue, Tue 15 Jan · Moon -14°