Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 10 December 2066 · 00:38 local in London
2066-12-10 00:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:38 local time in London on 10 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Dec
2066
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 (6°) 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 00:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:03
Next moonset
11:59
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2066
17
New Moon
Not visible00:17 local · Fri, Fri 17 Dec · Moon -62°
Dec 2066
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:07 local · Thu, Thu 23 Dec · Moon 39°
Dec 2066
31
Full Moon
Below horizon14:41 local · Fri, Fri 31 Dec · Moon -9°
Jan 2067
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:01 local · Sat, Sat 8 Jan · Moon -50°