Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 8 December 2039 · 20:45 local in London
2039-12-08 20:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:45 local time in London on 8 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Dec
2039
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 20:45 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:26
Next moonset
13:11
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2039
15
New Moon
Not visible16:32 local · Thu, Thu 15 Dec · Moon -7°
Dec 2039
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:02 local · Thu, Thu 22 Dec · Moon -23°
Dec 2039
30
Full Moon
Below horizon12:38 local · Fri, Fri 30 Dec · Moon -13°
Jan 2040
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:06 local · Sat, Sat 7 Jan · Moon 6°