Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 7 December 2001 · 19:52 local in London
2001-12-07 19:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:52 local time in London on 7 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Dec
2001
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 19:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:29
Next moonset
13:16
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2001
14
New Moon
Not visible20:48 local · Fri, Fri 14 Dec · Moon -44°
Dec 2001
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:57 local · Sat, Sat 22 Dec · Moon 23°
Dec 2001
30
Full Moon
Below horizon10:41 local · Sun, Sun 30 Dec · Moon -13°
Jan 2002
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:55 local · Sun, Sun 6 Jan · Moon 30°