Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 16 December 2136 · 14:15 local in London
2136-12-16 14:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:15 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Dec
2136
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 14:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:21
Next moonset
12:19
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2136
23
New Moon
Not visible06:34 local · Sun, Sun 23 Dec · Moon -17°
Dec 2136
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:28 local · Sun, Sun 30 Dec · Moon -31°
Jan 2137
7
Full Moon
Below horizon09:10 local · Mon, Mon 7 Jan · Moon -3°
Jan 2137
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:32 local · Tue, Tue 15 Jan · Moon 12°