Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 23 December 2111 · 11:12 local in London
2111-12-23 11:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:12 local time in London on 23 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Dec
2111
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 (10°) 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 11:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:21
Next moonset
12:25
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2111
30
New Moon
Not visible16:34 local · Wed, Wed 30 Dec · Moon -4°
Jan 2112
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:17 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jan · Moon -31°
Jan 2112
14
Full Moon
Above horizon00:57 local · Thu, Thu 14 Jan · Moon 58°
Jan 2112
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:51 local · Fri, Fri 22 Jan · Moon 31°