Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 26 December 2078 · 01:16 local in London
2078-12-26 01:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:16 local time in London on 26 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
26 Dec
2078
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 (11°) 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 01:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:06
Next moonset
12:10
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2079
3
New Moon
Not visible06:50 local · Tue, Tue 3 Jan · Moon -15°
Jan 2079
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:29 local · Tue, Tue 10 Jan · Moon 44°
Jan 2079
17
Full Moon
Below horizon11:06 local · Tue, Tue 17 Jan · Moon -12°
Jan 2079
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:46 local · Tue, Tue 24 Jan · Moon -30°