Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 21 December 2092 · 23:39 local in London
2092-12-21 23:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:39 local time in London on 21 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Dec
2092
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 23:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:48
Next moonset
12:33
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2092
28
New Moon
Not visible16:10 local · Sun, Sun 28 Dec · Moon -1°
Jan 2093
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:23 local · Sun, Sun 4 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2093
12
Full Moon
Above horizon17:43 local · Mon, Mon 12 Jan · Moon 11°
Jan 2093
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:03 local · Tue, Tue 20 Jan · Moon -6°