Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 21 December 2149 · 19:59 local in London
2149-12-21 19:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:59 local time in London on 21 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
-29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Dec
2149
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 19:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:54
Next moonset
12:42
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2149
30
New Moon
Not visible01:02 local · Tue, Tue 30 Dec · Moon -59°
Jan 2150
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:02 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jan · Moon 38°
Jan 2150
13
Full Moon
Below horizon08:35 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jan · Moon -3°
Jan 2150
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:56 local · Tue, Tue 20 Jan · Moon -32°