Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 15 December 2128 · 00:16 local in London
2128-12-15 00:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:16 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Dec
2128
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 (5°) 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 00:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:47
Next moonset
12:37
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2128
21
New Moon
Not visible23:08 local · Tue, Tue 21 Dec · Moon -56°
Dec 2128
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:26 local · Tue, Tue 28 Dec · Moon 28°
Jan 2129
5
Full Moon
Below horizon13:59 local · Wed, Wed 5 Jan · Moon -15°
Jan 2129
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:39 local · Thu, Thu 13 Jan · Moon -41°