Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 15 December 2098 · 07:53 local in London
2098-12-15 07:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:53 local time in London on 15 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
36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Dec
2098
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 (36°) 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 07:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:38
Next moonset
12:23
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2098
22
New Moon
Not visible15:24 local · Mon, Mon 22 Dec · Moon -2°
Dec 2098
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:20 local · Tue, Tue 30 Dec · Moon 38°
Jan 2099
7
Full Moon
Above horizon01:50 local · Wed, Wed 7 Jan · Moon 59°
Jan 2099
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:26 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jan · Moon -49°