Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 16 December 2087 · 20:12 local in London
2087-12-16 20:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:12 local time in London on 16 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
-33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Dec
2087
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 20:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:13
Next moonset
11:58
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2087
25
New Moon
Not visible01:43 local · Thu, Thu 25 Dec · Moon -52°
Jan 2088
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:54 local · Thu, Thu 1 Jan · Moon 45°
Jan 2088
8
Full Moon
Below horizon09:37 local · Thu, Thu 8 Jan · Moon -14°
Jan 2088
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:13 local · Thu, Thu 15 Jan · Moon -39°