Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 December 1917 · 14:14 local in London
1917-12-06 14:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:14 local time in London on 6 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Dec
1917
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 14:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:12
Next moonset
12:16
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1917
14
New Moon
Not visible09:17 local · Fri, Fri 14 Dec · Moon 6°
Dec 1917
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:07 local · Fri, Fri 21 Dec · Moon -34°
Dec 1917
28
Full Moon
Below horizon09:51 local · Fri, Fri 28 Dec · Moon -11°
Jan 1918
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:49 local · Sat, Sat 5 Jan · Moon -9°