Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 31 December 2159 · 14:44 local in London
2159-12-31 14:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:44 local time in London on 31 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
-33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 Dec
2159
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 14:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:04
Next moonset
11:20
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2160
8
New Moon
Not visible14:11 local · Tue, Tue 8 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2160
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:06 local · Wed, Wed 16 Jan · Moon 47°
Jan 2160
23
Full Moon
Below horizon09:53 local · Wed, Wed 23 Jan · Moon -16°
Jan 2160
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:13 local · Wed, Wed 30 Jan · Moon 19°