Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 30 December 2075 · 13:20 local in London
2075-12-30 13:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:20 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Dec
2075
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 13:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:31
Next moonset
12:27
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2076
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New Moon
Not visible10:14 local · Mon, Mon 6 Jan · Moon 10°
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13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:02 local · Mon, Mon 13 Jan · Moon -23°
Jan 2076
21
Full Moon
Above horizon04:40 local · Tue, Tue 21 Jan · Moon 31°
Jan 2076
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:18 local · Wed, Wed 29 Jan · Moon 23°