Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 13 December 2052 · 01:07 local in London
2052-12-13 01:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:07 local time in London on 13 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Dec
2052
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 (12°) 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 01:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:51
Next moonset
12:22
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2052
21
New Moon
Not visible04:15 local · Sat, Sat 21 Dec · Moon -31°
Dec 2052
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:28 local · Sun, Sun 29 Dec · Moon -21°
Jan 2053
4
Full Moon
Above horizon17:46 local · Sat, Sat 4 Jan · Moon 10°
Jan 2053
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:09 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jan · Moon -45°