Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 26 December 2127 · 16:23 local in London
2127-12-26 16:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:23 local time in London on 26 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Dec
2127
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 16:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:26
Next moonset
12:18
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2128
2
New Moon
Not visible07:29 local · Fri, Fri 2 Jan · Moon -2°
Jan 2128
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:34 local · Fri, Fri 9 Jan · Moon -18°
Jan 2128
17
Full Moon
Below horizon14:22 local · Sat, Sat 17 Jan · Moon -16°
Jan 2128
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:06 local · Sun, Sun 25 Jan · Moon 18°