Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 6 December 2050 · 06:28 local in London
2050-12-06 06:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:28 local time in London on 6 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
39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Dec
2050
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 (39°) 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 06:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:30
Next moonset
12:10
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2050
14
New Moon
Not visible05:18 local · Wed, Wed 14 Dec · Moon -22°
Dec 2050
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:15 local · Wed, Wed 21 Dec · Moon -32°
Dec 2050
28
Full Moon
Above horizon05:15 local · Wed, Wed 28 Dec · Moon 21°
Jan 2051
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:29 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jan · Moon 27°