Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 31 December 2007 · 07:51 local in London
2007-12-31 07:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:51 local time in London on 31 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 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
Above the horizon (26°) 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 07:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:15
Next moonset
11:18
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2008
8
New Moon
Not visible11:37 local · Tue, Tue 8 Jan · Moon 12°
Jan 2008
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:46 local · Tue, Tue 15 Jan · Moon 45°
Jan 2008
22
Full Moon
Below horizon13:35 local · Tue, Tue 22 Jan · Moon -15°
Jan 2008
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:03 local · Wed, Wed 30 Jan · Moon 18°