Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 24 December 2100 · 08:46 local in London
2100-12-24 08:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:46 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Dec
2100
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 (23°) 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 08:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:05
Next moonset
11:36
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2100
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New Moon
Not visible23:56 local · Thu, Thu 30 Dec · Moon -66°
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7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:33 local · Fri, Fri 7 Jan · Moon -25°
Jan 2101
15
Full Moon
Below horizon10:51 local · Sat, Sat 15 Jan · Moon -13°
Jan 2101
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:00 local · Sat, Sat 22 Jan · Moon -55°