Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 3 December 1996 · 05:06 local in London
1996-12-03 05:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:06 local time in London on 3 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Dec
1996
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 (42°) 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 05:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:21
Next moonset
12:32
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1996
10
New Moon
Not visible16:56 local · Tue, Tue 10 Dec · Moon -6°
Dec 1996
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:31 local · Tue, Tue 17 Dec · Moon -23°
Dec 1996
24
Full Moon
Above horizon20:41 local · Tue, Tue 24 Dec · Moon 38°
Jan 1997
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:45 local · Thu, Thu 2 Jan · Moon 12°