Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 28 December 2105 · 04:23 local in London
2105-12-28 04:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:23 local time in London on 28 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
28 Dec
2105
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 (29°) 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 04:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:19
Next moonset
11:25
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2106
5
New Moon
Not visible09:47 local · Tue, Tue 5 Jan · Moon 13°
Jan 2106
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:45 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jan · Moon -16°
Jan 2106
19
Full Moon
Above horizon18:23 local · Tue, Tue 19 Jan · Moon 14°
Jan 2106
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:08 local · Tue, Tue 26 Jan · Moon -19°