Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 9 December 1906 · 01:45 local in London
1906-12-09 01:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:45 local time in London on 9 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Dec
1906
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 (21°) 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 01:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:29
Next moonset
13:01
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1906
15
New Moon
Not visible18:54 local · Sat, Sat 15 Dec · Moon -25°
Dec 1906
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:04 local · Sat, Sat 22 Dec · Moon 22°
Dec 1906
30
Full Moon
Above horizon18:44 local · Sun, Sun 30 Dec · Moon 22°
Jan 1907
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:47 local · Mon, Mon 7 Jan · Moon -26°