Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 1 December 2026 · 06:09 local in London
2026-12-01 06:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:09 local time in London on 1 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Dec
2026
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 (45°) 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 06:09 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:23
Next moonset
12:38
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2026
9
New Moon
Not visible00:52 local · Wed, Wed 9 Dec · Moon -63°
Dec 2026
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:43 local · Thu, Thu 17 Dec · Moon -38°
Dec 2026
24
Full Moon
Above horizon01:28 local · Thu, Thu 24 Dec · Moon 60°
Dec 2026
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:00 local · Wed, Wed 30 Dec · Moon -44°