Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 1 December 2007 · 12:44 local in London
2007-12-01 12:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:44 local time in London on 1 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Dec
2007
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 12:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:56
Next moonset
12:50
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2007
9
New Moon
Not visible17:41 local · Sun, Sun 9 Dec · Moon -20°
Dec 2007
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:18 local · Mon, Mon 17 Dec · Moon -15°
Dec 2007
24
Full Moon
Above horizon01:16 local · Mon, Mon 24 Dec · Moon 62°
Dec 2007
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:51 local · Mon, Mon 31 Dec · Moon 26°