Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 23 December 2081 · 03:55 local in London
2081-12-23 03:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:55 local time in London on 23 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Dec
2081
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 (29°) 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 03:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:20
Next moonset
11:44
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2081
30
New Moon
Not visible04:28 local · Tue, Tue 30 Dec · Moon -36°
Jan 2082
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:46 local · Wed, Wed 7 Jan · Moon -27°
Jan 2082
14
Full Moon
Above horizon18:11 local · Wed, Wed 14 Jan · Moon 18°
Jan 2082
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:15 local · Wed, Wed 21 Jan · Moon -17°