Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 16 December 2117 · 13:45 local in London
2117-12-16 13:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:45 local time in London on 16 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Dec
2117
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 13:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:22
Next moonset
12:26
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2117
23
New Moon
Not visible07:45 local · Thu, Thu 23 Dec · Moon -8°
Dec 2117
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:08 local · Thu, Thu 30 Dec · Moon 19°
Jan 2118
7
Full Moon
Above horizon21:25 local · Fri, Fri 7 Jan · Moon 50°
Jan 2118
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:11 local · Fri, Fri 14 Jan · Moon -25°