Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 10 December 2047 · 08:29 local in London
2047-12-10 08:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:29 local time in London on 10 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Dec
2047
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 (28°) 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 08:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:43
Next moonset
11:55
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2047
16
New Moon
Not visible23:38 local · Mon, Mon 16 Dec · Moon -63°
Dec 2047
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:51 local · Tue, Tue 24 Dec · Moon -14°
Jan 2048
1
Full Moon
Above horizon06:57 local · Wed, Wed 1 Jan · Moon 9°
Jan 2048
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:49 local · Wed, Wed 8 Jan · Moon -49°