Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 29 December 2113 · 23:06 local in London
2113-12-29 23:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:06 local time in London on 29 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Dec
2113
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 23:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:00
Next moonset
12:19
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2114
7
New Moon
Not visible02:44 local · Sun, Sun 7 Jan · Moon -50°
Jan 2114
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:08 local · Sun, Sun 14 Jan · Moon -28°
Jan 2114
21
Full Moon
Above horizon03:55 local · Sun, Sun 21 Jan · Moon 39°
Jan 2114
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:35 local · Sun, Sun 28 Jan · Moon -39°