Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 3 December 2080 · 22:52 local in London
2080-12-03 22:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:52 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Dec
2080
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 22:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:25
Next moonset
12:52
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2080
11
New Moon
Not visible07:10 local · Wed, Wed 11 Dec · Moon -11°
Dec 2080
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:23 local · Thu, Thu 19 Dec · Moon -6°
Dec 2080
26
Full Moon
Above horizon17:03 local · Thu, Thu 26 Dec · Moon 12°
Jan 2081
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:32 local · Thu, Thu 2 Jan · Moon 22°