Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 29 December 2143 · 02:27 local in London
2143-12-29 02:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:27 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Dec
2143
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 (17°) 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 02:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:31
Next moonset
11:34
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2144
5
New Moon
Not visible04:15 local · Sun, Sun 5 Jan · Moon -31°
Jan 2144
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:17 local · Mon, Mon 13 Jan · Moon -25°
Jan 2144
20
Full Moon
Above horizon17:41 local · Mon, Mon 20 Jan · Moon 7°
Jan 2144
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:56 local · Mon, Mon 27 Jan · Moon -3°