Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 December 2063 · 18:50 local in London
2063-12-12 18:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:50 local time in London on 12 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
-36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Dec
2063
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 18:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:06
Next moonset
12:14
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2063
19
New Moon
Not visible20:04 local · Wed, Wed 19 Dec · Moon -41°
Dec 2063
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:57 local · Thu, Thu 27 Dec · Moon 29°
Jan 2064
4
Full Moon
Below horizon09:31 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jan · Moon -6°
Jan 2064
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:14 local · Fri, Fri 11 Jan · Moon 17°