Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 22 December 2073 · 00:06 local in London
2073-12-22 00:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:06 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Dec
2073
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
Above the horizon (2°) at the exact moment.
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 00:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:05
Next moonset
12:32
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2073
28
New Moon
Not visible16:55 local · Thu, Thu 28 Dec · Moon -6°
Jan 2074
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:18 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jan · Moon -37°
Jan 2074
13
Full Moon
Above horizon06:31 local · Sat, Sat 13 Jan · Moon 11°
Jan 2074
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:20 local · Sat, Sat 20 Jan · Moon 24°