Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 5 December 2069 · 12:04 local in London
2069-12-05 12:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:04 local time in London on 5 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Dec
2069
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 (0°) 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 12:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:15
Next moonset
12:08
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2069
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New Moon
Not visible17:38 local · Fri, Fri 13 Dec · Moon -13°
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21
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Below horizon09:00 local · Sat, Sat 21 Dec · Moon -24°
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28
Full Moon
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