Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 7 December 2077 · 07:26 local in London
2077-12-07 07:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:26 local time in London on 7 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
7 Dec
2077
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 07:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:03
Next moonset
13:04
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2077
15
New Moon
Not visible10:06 local · Wed, Wed 15 Dec · Moon 9°
Dec 2077
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:56 local · Wed, Wed 22 Dec · Moon 13°
Dec 2077
29
Full Moon
Below horizon10:45 local · Wed, Wed 29 Dec · Moon -11°
Jan 2078
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:05 local · Thu, Thu 6 Jan · Moon 33°