Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 3 December 2061 · 22:12 local in London
2061-12-03 22:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:12 local time in London on 3 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Dec
2061
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 22:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:23
Next moonset
12:58
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2061
11
New Moon
Not visible22:33 local · Sun, Sun 11 Dec · Moon -62°
Dec 2061
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:58 local · Mon, Mon 19 Dec · Moon -1°
Dec 2061
26
Full Moon
Above horizon16:53 local · Mon, Mon 26 Dec · Moon 11°
Jan 2062
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:21 local · Mon, Mon 2 Jan · Moon -18°