Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 10 December 2017 · 07:52 local in London
2017-12-10 07:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:52 local time in London on 10 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Dec
2017
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 (40°) 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 07:52 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:17
Next moonset
12:45
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2017
18
New Moon
Not visible06:31 local · Mon, Mon 18 Dec · Moon -10°
Dec 2017
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:20 local · Tue, Tue 26 Dec · Moon -26°
Jan 2018
2
Full Moon
Above horizon02:24 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jan · Moon 48°
Jan 2018
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:25 local · Mon, Mon 8 Jan · Moon -18°