Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 13 December 2101 · 20:25 local in London
2101-12-13 20:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:25 local time in London on 13 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Dec
2101
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 20:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:05
Next moonset
12:03
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2101
20
New Moon
Not visible15:14 local · Tue, Tue 20 Dec · Moon 0°
Dec 2101
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:39 local · Tue, Tue 27 Dec · Moon -15°
Jan 2102
4
Full Moon
Below horizon11:54 local · Wed, Wed 4 Jan · Moon -14°
Jan 2102
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:36 local · Thu, Thu 12 Jan · Moon 0°