Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 5 December 2023 · 05:49 local in London
2023-12-05 05:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:49 local time in London on 5 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
48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Dec
2023
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 (48°) 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 05:49 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:08
Next moonset
13:00
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2023
12
New Moon
Not visible23:32 local · Tue, Tue 12 Dec · Moon -66°
Dec 2023
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:39 local · Tue, Tue 19 Dec · Moon 34°
Dec 2023
27
Full Moon
Above horizon00:33 local · Wed, Wed 27 Dec · Moon 65°
Jan 2024
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:31 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jan · Moon 25°