Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 9 December 1990 · 02:04 local in London
1990-12-09 02:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:04 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Dec
1990
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 (20°) 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 02:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:54
Next moonset
12:08
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1990
17
New Moon
Not visible04:22 local · Mon, Mon 17 Dec · Moon -35°
Dec 1990
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:16 local · Tue, Tue 25 Dec · Moon -24°
Dec 1990
31
Full Moon
Above horizon18:35 local · Mon, Mon 31 Dec · Moon 23°
Jan 1991
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:36 local · Mon, Mon 7 Jan · Moon -49°