Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 14 December 2166 · 08:52 local in London
2166-12-14 08:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:52 local time in London on 14 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
32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Dec
2166
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 (32°) 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
00:15
Next moonset
12:37
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2166
22
New Moon
Not visible13:04 local · Mon, Mon 22 Dec · Moon 16°
Dec 2166
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:37 local · Mon, Mon 29 Dec · Moon 12°
Jan 2167
5
Full Moon
Below horizon15:44 local · Mon, Mon 5 Jan · Moon -4°
Jan 2167
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:48 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jan · Moon 33°