Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 21 December 2103 · 13:31 local in London
2103-12-21 13:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:31 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Dec
2103
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 13:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:43
Next moonset
11:41
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2103
29
New Moon
Not visible07:13 local · Sat, Sat 29 Dec · Moon -8°
Jan 2104
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:47 local · Sat, Sat 5 Jan · Moon -18°
Jan 2104
12
Full Moon
Below horizon08:18 local · Sat, Sat 12 Jan · Moon -3°
Jan 2104
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:59 local · Sun, Sun 20 Jan · Moon -5°