Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 15 December 1908 · 21:12 local in London
1908-12-15 21:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:12 local time in London on 15 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Dec
1908
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 21:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:38
Next moonset
12:55
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1908
23
New Moon
Not visible11:50 local · Wed, Wed 23 Dec · Moon 14°
Dec 1908
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:40 local · Wed, Wed 30 Dec · Moon -40°
Jan 1909
6
Full Moon
Below horizon14:13 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jan · Moon -10°
Jan 1909
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:11 local · Thu, Thu 14 Jan · Moon -44°