Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 29 December 2132 · 08:52 local in London
2132-12-29 08:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:52 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Dec
2132
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 (28°) 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 08:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:45
Next moonset
12:12
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2133
6
New Moon
Not visible12:07 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2133
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:01 local · Wed, Wed 14 Jan · Moon -14°
Jan 2133
21
Full Moon
Above horizon02:02 local · Wed, Wed 21 Jan · Moon 55°
Jan 2133
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:31 local · Wed, Wed 28 Jan · Moon 4°