Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 13 December 2071 · 22:57 local in London
2071-12-13 22:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:57 local time in London on 13 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Dec
2071
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 22:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:48
Next moonset
12:29
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2071
21
New Moon
Not visible11:47 local · Mon, Mon 21 Dec · Moon 19°
Dec 2071
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:16 local · Tue, Tue 29 Dec · Moon 39°
Jan 2072
5
Full Moon
Above horizon18:13 local · Tue, Tue 5 Jan · Moon 15°
Jan 2072
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:54 local · Tue, Tue 12 Jan · Moon 13°