Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 9 December 2028 · 05:39 local in London
2028-12-09 05:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:39 local time in London on 9 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
38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Dec
2028
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 (38°) 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 05:39 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:54
Next moonset
12:00
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2028
16
New Moon
Not visible02:06 local · Sat, Sat 16 Dec · Moon -54°
Dec 2028
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:45 local · Sat, Sat 23 Dec · Moon 23°
Dec 2028
31
Full Moon
Above horizon16:48 local · Sun, Sun 31 Dec · Moon 6°
Jan 2029
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:26 local · Sun, Sun 7 Jan · Moon -25°