Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 25 December 2097 · 15:20 local in London
2097-12-25 15:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:20 local time in London on 25 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
25 Dec
2097
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 15:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:29
Next moonset
12:12
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2098
2
New Moon
Not visible14:32 local · Thu, Thu 2 Jan · Moon 4°
Jan 2098
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:58 local · Fri, Fri 10 Jan · Moon 44°
Jan 2098
17
Full Moon
Below horizon10:36 local · Fri, Fri 17 Jan · Moon -10°
Jan 2098
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:58 local · Fri, Fri 24 Jan · Moon 24°