Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 3 December 2015 · 07:41 local in London
2015-12-03 07:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:41 local time in London on 3 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
39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Dec
2015
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 (39°) 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 07:41 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:11
Next moonset
12:35
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2015
11
New Moon
Not visible10:30 local · Fri, Fri 11 Dec · Moon 17°
Dec 2015
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:14 local · Fri, Fri 18 Dec · Moon 26°
Dec 2015
25
Full Moon
Below horizon11:12 local · Fri, Fri 25 Dec · Moon -20°
Jan 2016
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:31 local · Sat, Sat 2 Jan · Moon 34°