Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 24 December 2089 · 07:55 local in London
2089-12-24 07:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:55 local time in London on 24 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
31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Dec
2089
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 (31°) 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 07:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:55
Next moonset
11:54
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2089
31
New Moon
Not visible19:57 local · Sat, Sat 31 Dec · Moon -32°
Jan 2090
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:21 local · Mon, Mon 9 Jan · Moon -8°
Jan 2090
16
Full Moon
Above horizon03:03 local · Mon, Mon 16 Jan · Moon 40°
Jan 2090
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:39 local · Sun, Sun 22 Jan · Moon -48°