Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 December 2012 · 15:32 local in London
2012-12-06 15:32 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:32 local time in London on 6 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Dec
2012
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 15:32 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:13
Next moonset
12:18
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2012
13
New Moon
Not visible08:42 local · Thu, Thu 13 Dec · Moon 5°
Dec 2012
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:19 local · Thu, Thu 20 Dec · Moon -35°
Dec 2012
28
Full Moon
Below horizon10:21 local · Fri, Fri 28 Dec · Moon -16°
Jan 2013
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:58 local · Sat, Sat 5 Jan · Moon 24°