Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 15 December 2109 · 07:39 local in London
2109-12-15 07:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:39 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
38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Dec
2109
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 (38°) 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 07:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:32
Next moonset
12:26
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2109
21
New Moon
Not visible22:41 local · Sat, Sat 21 Dec · Moon -54°
Dec 2109
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:30 local · Sun, Sun 29 Dec · Moon -14°
Jan 2110
6
Full Moon
Above horizon06:11 local · Mon, Mon 6 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2110
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:08 local · Mon, Mon 13 Jan · Moon -44°