Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 16 December 2174 · 06:11 local in London
2174-12-16 06:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:11 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
39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Dec
2174
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 (39°) 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 06:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:43
Next moonset
12:05
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2174
24
New Moon
Not visible03:27 local · Sat, Sat 24 Dec · Moon -45°
Dec 2174
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:24 local · Sat, Sat 31 Dec · Moon -18°
Jan 2175
7
Full Moon
Above horizon03:30 local · Sat, Sat 7 Jan · Moon 44°
Jan 2175
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:17 local · Sun, Sun 15 Jan · Moon 22°