Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 5 December 2004 · 00:53 local in London
2004-12-05 00:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:53 local time in London on 5 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Dec
2004
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 (14°) 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 00:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:26
Next moonset
13:05
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2004
12
New Moon
Not visible01:29 local · Sun, Sun 12 Dec · Moon -60°
Dec 2004
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:40 local · Sat, Sat 18 Dec · Moon 31°
Dec 2004
26
Full Moon
Below horizon15:07 local · Sun, Sun 26 Dec · Moon -1°
Jan 2005
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:46 local · Mon, Mon 3 Jan · Moon -43°