Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 27 December 2086 · 21:58 local in London
2086-12-27 21:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:58 local time in London on 27 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Dec
2086
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 21:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:31
Next moonset
11:27
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2087
4
New Moon
Not visible22:11 local · Sat, Sat 4 Jan · Moon -51°
Jan 2087
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:31 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jan · Moon 20°
Jan 2087
18
Full Moon
Above horizon22:11 local · Sat, Sat 18 Jan · Moon 47°
Jan 2087
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:01 local · Sun, Sun 26 Jan · Moon -46°