Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 8 December 2058 · 04:51 local in London
2058-12-08 04:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:51 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Dec
2058
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 (45°) 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 04:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:11
Next moonset
13:05
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2058
15
New Moon
Not visible16:12 local · Sun, Sun 15 Dec · Moon -5°
Dec 2058
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:27 local · Sun, Sun 22 Dec · Moon -35°
Dec 2058
29
Full Moon
Above horizon20:25 local · Sun, Sun 29 Dec · Moon 41°
Jan 2059
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:07 local · Tue, Tue 7 Jan · Moon 7°