Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 2 December 2034 · 16:46 local in London
2034-12-02 16:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:46 local time in London on 2 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Dec
2034
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 16:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:46
Next moonset
12:55
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2034
10
New Moon
Not visible20:15 local · Sun, Sun 10 Dec · Moon -36°
Dec 2034
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:45 local · Mon, Mon 18 Dec · Moon 36°
Dec 2034
25
Full Moon
Below horizon08:54 local · Mon, Mon 25 Dec · Moon -10°
Jan 2035
1
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:01 local · Mon, Mon 1 Jan · Moon 15°