Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 12 December 2006 · 14:32 local in London
2006-12-12 14:32 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:32 local time in London on 12 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
12 Dec
2006
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 14:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:08
Next moonset
12:28
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2006
20
New Moon
Not visible14:01 local · Wed, Wed 20 Dec · Moon 5°
Dec 2006
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:48 local · Wed, Wed 27 Dec · Moon 28°
Jan 2007
3
Full Moon
Below horizon13:58 local · Wed, Wed 3 Jan · Moon -8°
Jan 2007
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:45 local · Thu, Thu 11 Jan · Moon -17°